Production Technician (Chemistry) L1-2, Steam Ops 74th St.

Overview

The Production Technician is responsible for receiving and monitoring the quality control of hazardous bulk chemicals (sulfuric acid, caustic) under strict safety protocols. The Production Technician will conduct various tests of power plant equipment. Other duties include, but are not limited to, continuous analyzer maintenance/troubleshooting (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, salt, phosphate), lube oil analysis, gas purity, atmospheric safety testing, dew point analysis, and DEC/DEP regulated environmental sampling. The Production Technician will also be responsible for compiling routine sample data and composing reports to evaluate plant trends and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conducting various tests of power plant equipment. These tests can include but are not limited to: boiler water sampling (pH, salt, and phosphate), lube oil analysis, gas purity, atmospheric safety testing, dew point analysis, and environmental monitoring sampling programs.
• Performing water treatment processing on power plant equipment along withchemical and gas sampling for analysis.
• Maintaining chemical instrumentation by cleaning and calibrating equipment, replacing probes and components, and conducting alarm checks.
• Compiling routine data and special reports to evaluate trends and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years equivalent technical experience (Power, Water Treatment, marine, etc.) or
• Associate's Degree In Chemistry/Environmental Engineering, or related field

• 3-5 years Practical knowledge of power plant equipment, specifically regarding water treatment, boiler chemistry, and environmental sampling. Required
• 3-5 years Experience in PC based software (i.e. Microsoft Office programs). Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Required
• Less than 2 years Experience with hand tools involved in tube bending and piping. Preferred

• Driver's License Required

• 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

• 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.
• 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.