Chemical Technician (Plant Scherer)

Chemical Technician

Plant Scherer

Juliette, Georgia (Central Georgia Area)

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 clearances - according to the plant clearance procedure
• Operate and maintain sewage treatment plants
• 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

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS or BA degree in chemistry or physical science field (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

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 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 - We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
• Superior Performance- We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors and the environment
• 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 call-out and overtime is required
• Ability to work with limited supervision in a team environment
• Ability to take initiative required to manage projects and address issues
• Ability to work in extreme noise and vibration
• Ability to work around moving equipment or objects
• Ability to perform some physical activities while wearing respirators with filter cartridges or self-contained breathing apparatuses in a power plant environment
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, bending, reaching , working at different elevations

Basic mechanical skills and / or knowledge