Overview

Spartanburg Water, a water and wastewater utility provider is seeking an intern to support the company within the Wastewater Services Department. Works hand-in-hand with Spartanburg Water professionals operating, maintaining and conducting continuous improvement research for treating wastewater. If you have a genuine interest in environmental sciences and would like to have a hands on experience in serving the community while being a good steward to the environment, this is the internship for you!
 

Job Skills / Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

-   Participates in field operations at Waste Water Treatment Facilities (WWTF) throughout Spartanburg County

-  Assists in collecting/analyzing process samples while recording results

-   Supports day to day administrative/organizational functions at the WWTF for all departments including

-Operations, Industrial Pretreatment and Above Ground Maintenance

- Performs comparative research on efficiency of current operational/scientific practices versus other potential practices

-   Accomplishes data entry and assists in presenting research through compilation of results into graphical analysis

Requirements

-   Enrollment in an institution of higher learning or certification program with an emphasis in environmental studies or relatable subject

-   Basic computer skills

-   Experience with Excel

-  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

-   Ability to work out-of-doors and also inside a laboratory with equal enthusiasm

Benefits

-   Hourly rate $15.00

-   Work with experienced water professionals

-   Perform work/research to provide excellent service to the community while protecting water resources

-   Gain knowledge of the Spartanburg Water system