Chemical Technician; Shift

Chemical Technician – Plant McDonough, Smryna, GA

Position responsible for performing technical and analytical services essential to the operation of a fossil fuel power plant.

• Work safely and be 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 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 the 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 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 leak 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

• 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 required
• Previous experience in large water treatment facility preferred (operating and maintaining clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis and de‑ionization systems)
• Power plant combined cycle experience preferred

• Broad knowledge of analytical, inorganic, oil, environmental and water chemistries
• High level of knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plant 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 preferred
• Perform QA/QC on instrumentation; maintain and calibrate bench‑top instrumentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical theories and fundamentals
• Ability to read and interpret information presented in graphic form (blueprints, diagrams, drawings, graphs, and plots)
• Understanding handling requirements of hazardous materials (HAZMAT)

• Demonstrate behaviors that align with our organization’s “Our Values” ideals
• Safety First – actively care about safety and well‑being of employees, customers and communities
• Intentional Inclusion – foster a culture of belonging and ensure diverse team feels valued
• Act with Integrity – act with honesty, respect and fairness; be true to words and follow through on commitments
• Superior Performance – focus on continuous improvement and deliver exceptional service
• Be dependable and punctual
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) daily (protective eyewear, natural fiber or fire‑retardant clothing and steel‑toe or composite‑toed shoes)
• Wear respiratory protection periodically
• Work shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays required (plant is 24/7 operation)
• Work in non‑temperature‑controlled environments (extreme heat & cold)
• Work in environments that could include fly ash, coal dust, chemical fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Available for call‑out and overtime required
• Work with limited supervision in a team environment
• Take initiative to…