Chemical Technician; Shift

Chemical Technician (Shift)

Atlanta, GA

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 online 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 leakage surveys
• Ensure all laboratory areas meet housekeeping standards outlined by the plant

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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)

• 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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