Power Plant Chemistry Specialist; Hybrid

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You will be trusted to:

• Analyze operational problems, provide root cause of process chemistry upsets, and recommend solutions and appropriate corrective practices and actions.
• Participate in Boiler / HRSG chemical condition assessment, water treatment equipment maintenance assessment, and other related equipment assessments. Maintain a boiler condition scorecard for LCRA boilers / HRSG’s using industry best practices.
• Monitor Flue Gas Desulfurization equipment performance.
• Interpret analytical results of short‑term and long‑term trends and of collected sample results.
• Provide experienced assistance in water chemistry and water treatment system equipment research, procurement, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Advise plant teams based on data and/or expert consultation and problem solving.
• Oversee specialty chemical vendor expectations and results at plant sites.

You qualify with:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or relevant scientific field plus four or more years of experience in any combination of water/wastewater treatment, water analysis, condensate polishing, fossil fuel analysis, boiler condition assessment, flue gas desulfurization, environmental compliance for fossil fuel power plant applications or other relevant experience.
• Advanced degree(s) in chemistry, engineering or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

• Proficient in industrial water stream chemistry and treatment processes
• Experience in power plant water chemistry field.
• Experience analyzing data.
• Experience in collaborating with others in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Location: Austin, TX 78703

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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