Chemical Technician

04-02-2024 Responsible for performing technical and specialized work in conjunction with chemical analyses.

• Perform technical and specialized work activities, including analysis, instrument calibration, instrument maintenance, instrument troubleshooting, documentation and implementing corrective action for out of limits, and adversely trending data.
• Conduct special tests, sampling operations, and analyses in accordance with standardized chemical and radiochemical analyses, temperatures, pressures and flows to the required accuracy.
• Analyze data and calculate test results for reports and system chemistry, as needed based on analysis results, to maintain system chemistry in optimal conditions.
• Perform calibration checks and calibration procedures for laboratory instruments, radiochemical instruments, and in-line process analyzers and document all checks and procedures as required.
• Perform, or request (via plant work order process) preventive and corrective maintenance as needed.

• Associate degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent education or experience.

• Two (2) years' experience, with a minimum of two (2) years in the respective specialty, and one (1) year of related technical training.
• Experience is generally gained through a progression that includes two years as Junior Chemical Technician.

• Successful completion of the Plant Technician Selection System (TECH) test is required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking tips, and the TECH Practice Test may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com/Careers by selecting Employment testing. A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
• Plan and complete scheduled activities on time and support other personnel in group to complete their activities.
• Lead and direct other technicians, when required, to obtain satisfactory work results.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition and clean equipment, tools and work areas after job completion.
• Assist in the proper training of other employees in the thorough, safe and timely completion of assigned tasks, as required.
• Support and participate in the Emergency Plan Organization, HAZMAT response organization, and Corrective Action Program activities as assigned, and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role.
• Perform all duties, and work with other employees in a safe manner, in compliance with appropriate company safety policies and rules.
• Assume responsibility for continuously upgrading knowledge and skill.

• It is understood that in the performance of most nuclear generating plant duties there will be associated radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Work location will include a plant environment which may include exposure to: heat, cold, and noise.
• Work location will include outdoors, and therefore subject to weather conditions. Education and experience / licensing and certification requirements of this position conform to ANSI N18.1 – 1971 and ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993.

U058-770 $41.42-43.51 USD It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.