Chemical Technician; Shift

Chemical Technician

The responsibilities of the plant Chemical Technician will include performing technical and analytical services essential to the operation of a fossil fuel power plant, including:

• Working safely and being accountable for your safety and the safety of your coworkers
• Provide chemical protection of the steam generating equipment to minimize outages due to corrosion and deposits in the steam/water cycle components
• Minimize the loss of efficiency and possible replacement of water treatment, steam generating, condensing and turbine mechanical components
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable environmental, safety and health regulations: ash pond inspections, dikes and wells reporting, drinking water reporting, etc.
• Operate and maintain water treatment plant for production of de-ionized/ultra-pure water
• Perform analytical testing and monitor plant effluents
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory and on-line equipment and instrumentation
• Maintain bulk chemical and laboratory supplies inventory
• Assist regulatory compliance personnel to help ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety and health regulations
• Perform duties in the main lab
• Perform QA/QC on instrumentation
• Maintain and calibrate bench top instrumentation
• Inventory lab equipment and reagent chemicals
• Perform duties in the Water Analysis labs
• Generate water quality reports
• Collect regulatory water samples
• Conduct air in leakage surveys
• Ensure all laboratory areas meet housekeeping standards outlined by the plant

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) pre-employment test
• Pass a drug test, physical and background investigation

Note:

This is a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Georgia Power and IBEW Local 84 and is governed by this agreement. Union membership is optional. The starting salary (non-negotiable) is governed by this agreement which includes an increase every six months assuming satisfactory performance, until you max out in your job classification and a negotiated general increase every July.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS or BA degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline (minimum of 12 semester hours of chemistry) required
• Experience and competency in the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation/equipment
• Knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques is required
• Previous experience in large water treatment facility is preferred. This would include operating and maintaining clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis and de-ionization systems
• Power plant combined cycle experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of analytical, inorganic, oil, environmental and water chemistries required
• High level of knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plant is preferred.
• Collect samples from inside the power plant and water treatment plant;
  Analyze water and ash samples.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read and understand schematic diagrams and identify plant water process problems is preferred.
• Perform QA/QC on instrumentation;
  Maintain and calibrate bench top instrumentation.
• Proficiency in various Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical theories and fundamentals
• Ability to read and interpret information presented in graphic form (examples are blueprints, diagrams, drawings, graphs and plots)
• Understanding handling requirement of hazardous materials (HAZMAT)

Behavioral and other Requirements:

• Demonstrate behaviors that align with our organization's "Our Values" ideals.
• Safety First – We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
• Intentional Inclusion
  - We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities and shareholders.
• Act with Integrity
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