Company

CPS EnergySee more

addressAddressSan Antonio, TX
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,300 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve.  Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Pay Grade

GRADE: 10
DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 3, 2023

Position Summary

Conducts sampling and accountable for conducting accurate analysis and reporting on the following systems: boiler and condensate systems, coal and limestone slurry, cooling water and closed cooling water systems, and water purification systems. Control, evaluate, and maintain industrial auxiliary equipment and systems such as industrial water purification systems, cooling water treatment systems, and closed cooling systems. Monitors delivery of bulk hazardous chemicals.
 

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Monitors product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications. 
  • Collects liquid and solid samples in industrial environment. 
  • Sets up, conducts, and interprets chemical tests and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy. 
  • Operates reverse osmosis, ion exchange, electro deionization(EDI), Condensate Polishing, and other water purification equipment designed to produce high purity makeup water for the steam cycle.
  • Test, compile, interpret, monitor and chemically treat the chemistry in the following systems:  closed cooling systems, open loop cooling systems, boiler, steam, condensate, condenser, chiller, wastewater, Flue Gas Desulfurization(FGD), coal, and other water and steam equipment that CPS Energy is responsible for.  Collects liquid and solid samples in industrial environment. 
  • Provides and maintains a safe working environment by participating in safety programs, committees or teams and by conducting laboratory and plant safety audits. 
  • Prepares chemical solutions such as standards and reagents for testing processes following standardized formulas and instruction. 
  • Maintains, cleans and sterilizes laboratory instruments and equipment. 
  • Writes technical reports or prepares graphs and charts to document test results. 
  • Provides technical support and assistance to plant operations, engineers and chemists. 
  • Orders inventory materials to maintain supplies.
  • Analyze the coal (mill fineness, BTU, sulfur) and fuel oil (sulfur, BTU) for CPS as well as monitor and report chemistry of the FGD systems.
  • Enter confined spaces for inspections on major equipment such as condensers and tanks, etc.
  • Monitor off-loading of bulk hazardous chemicals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Valid Class C Texas Driver's License with favorable driving record.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, which includes report creating and updating in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to distinguish between colors.
Knowledge of proper laboratory and field laboratory safe practices.
Knowledge of proper chemical handling, such as high concentration acids, amines, and alkaline solutions.
Knowledge of preparation of standards for qualifications of laboratory equipment, such as ion chromatograph and photo spectrometer.
Knowledge of pH properties in water.
Knowledge of water purification systems such as demineralizers, Reverse Osmosis, and other technologies for steam generation.
Knowledge of mechanical operations (systems, pumps, valves) to include troubleshooting.
Knowledge of the techniques needed to effectively perform the job.
Knowledge in conducting chemical and physical laboratory testing to assist in making qualitative decisions.
Knowledge in taking samples for conducting analysis on the following techniques: chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical and chemical separation techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a Chemical Control lab
  • Knowledge of work order notification processes in SAP
  • Power Plant water chemistry experience and knowledge of power plant systems preferred
  • CPS Energy approved water treatment experience
Competencies
Building and Supporting Teams
Communicates Effectively
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
Serving Customers
Using Math
Using Computers and Technology
Minimum Education
Associate Degree of Science in Chemistry or chemistry related
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Outdoor work, high energy equipment, exposed to high elevations, all weather conditions and hot noisy areas.
Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.
After hours work may be required. Must be able to work overtime, during off shift hours, weekends and holidays is required.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely in the performance of assigned duties. Ability to climb stairs, work on grating, work in confined spaces and work with hazardous chemicals and substances, precision analytical test equipment and bio-hazardous materials.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Refer code: 7448934. CPS Energy - The previous day - 2023-12-28 01:56

CPS Energy

San Antonio, TX
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