Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician
- Plant Bowen Cartersville, Georgia

JOB SUMMARY

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

+ Conduct sampling of water, boiler/turbine cleaning samples, oil, coal ash, and metal deposits

+ Perform analytical testing and monitor plant effluents

+ Perform analytical testing and monitoring of Flue Gas Desulphurization (scrubber)

+ 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

+ Operate condensate polishers

+ Provide equipment lockouts - according to the plant LOTO procedure

+ Operate and maintain sewage treatment plants

+ Operate wastewater treatment equipment in compliance with state and federal guidelines

+ 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

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Education and Experience Requirements:

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+ BS or BA degree in chemistry or physical science field (minimum of 25 quarter hours or 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

_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 believe the safety of our employees and customers is paramount. We will perform and maintain every job, every day, safely.

+ Unquestionable Trust - honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity driver our behavior. We keep our promises and ethical behavior is our standard

+ Superior Performance - We are dedicated to the superior performance throughout our business. Our priorities are safety first, teamwork, diversity and continuous improvement through strong leadership

+ Total Commitment - We are committed to the success of our employees, customers, and shareholders, and to citizenship and stewardship in all our actions

+ Be dependable and punctual

+ Ability to use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) daily including protective eyewear, natural fiber or fire retardant clothing and steel-toe or composite-toed shoes

+ Ability to wear respiratory protection periodically

+ Ability to work shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays is required

+ Ability to work in non-temperature controlled environments (extreme heat & cold)

+ Ability to work in an environment that could include fly ash, coal dust, and chemical fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals

+ Available for…