Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Plant Scherer

Juliette, Georgia (Central Georgia Area)

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
• Perform equipment isolation and clearance activities using Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) in accordance with plant procedures
• 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 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

• Ability to work around moving equipment or objects

  If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.