Overview Chemists are responsible for monitoring and maintaining all station chemistry within prescribed limits. Station Chemist collect water, fuel, and oil samples, perform various laboratory analyses, and monitor steam purity and quality to ensure compliance. They also keep an accurate chemical inventory, generate various monthly reports, and assist with station spills and cleanups. Additionally, chemists support various plant operations, which may require occasional off-shift availability.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct various tests of power plant equipment. These include, but are not limited to: boiler water sampling (pH, salt, and phosphate), lube oil analysis, gas purity assessments, atmospheric safety testing, dew point analysis, and participation in environmental sampling programs.
- Responsible for compiling routine data and special reports to evaluate trends and efficiency.
- Chemists maintain chemical instrumentation by cleaning and calibrating equipment, replacing probes and components, and conducting alarm checks.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED and 4 years Equivalent Technical Experience (Power, Water Treatment, marine, etc.). or
- Associate's Degree In Chemical/Environmental Engineering or a Related Field.
Relevant Work Experience
- Knowledge of practical application to power plant equipment to apply to water treatment processing/chemical and gas sampling for analysis.
- Experience in PC based software (i.e. Microsoft Office programs).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
- Ability to respond to system emergencies
- Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
- Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
- Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs
- Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
- Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
- Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
- Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
- Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
- Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
- Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
- Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
- Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
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