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Write and update the proper testing procedures and work with process area supervision to indirectly supervise the hourly employees in all of their testing functions. Add new tests and manual or automated lab-supported test equipment as they become available and feasible.\nMaintain 100% availability of all lab-supported testing equipment in the assigned process area by writing purchase requisitions, repairing, calibrating, maintaining back-up equipment, and performing preventative maintenance.\nMaintain an inventory of the proper calibration standards and spare parts for all lab-supported testing equipment in the assigned process area.\nVerify validity of testing equipment through the appropriate use of mill operating data, Total Quality tools, such as control charts and measurement error, and other appropriate outside services.\nMaintain involvement with any quality teams, trials, or projects in the assigned process area, as necessary.\nAdvise supervisors, engineers, and hourly employees on daily basis regarding quality, testing, or process related issues.\nAssist with process troubleshooting. Perform additional analytical testing and reporting that is specific to the assigned process area.\nCross-train and maintain working knowledge of the duties of all other lab technicians in order to provide vacation relief and to train new technicians.\nPerform vessel entry and hot work permit atmospheric testing primarily in the assigned process area and millwide when necessary.\nCollect routine environmental samples and perform testing and record process effluent and potable water analysis data to help monitor and maintain environmental regulatory compliance. Assist operating areas with spill response and containment. Assist with maintaining the health of the wastewater treatment system. Attend periodic training and maintain certification for job responsibilities.\nPerform weekend environmental duty and weekly call duty responsibilities.\nPerform other miscellaneous projects and duties assigned by the Department Supervisor.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\nPost high school education (science or technical related curriculum), or equivalent experience (3-5 years) in a specialized paper mill or lab.\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S.\n\nKnowledge-Skills-Abilities:\nAbility to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.\nExcellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.\nCapable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving and detailed information-gathering.\nAbility to understand and use basic chemistry.\nMust be capable of working with ambiguity and change.\n\nPCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Starting salary range is $58,000 to $65,000. This position is salary non-exempt with paid overtime. 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