Chemical Engineer

Calpine • Middletown, CA

9h • $98,017 - $124,972

About The Position

Provides Chemical Process Engineering expertise to assure safe and economical operation of all plant and steam field chemical and waste systems, including optimization of environmental control systems; design, development and construction of new or modified chemical systems. Develops protocols for the safe handling and use of all plant chemicals to ensure operational activities are in accordance with procedures, schedules, budget and regulatory compliance. Directs and assists Chemistry and Waste staff conducting tests to evaluate chemical and environmental processes, collecting and analyzing data, and developing operational and project plans to optimize performance. Responsible for providing chemical technical support to operations, maintenance, technical services, environmental and safety departments on all chemical aspects related to H2S abatement, sulfur handling, hazardous waste, corrosion control, steam field, chemical cleaning, and water treatment.

Requirements

• Solid, working knowledge of chemical process engineering and power generation.
• Experienced professional with full understanding of job, company and industry practices.
• Performs in a fully capable capacity equivalent to a journey-level contributor.
• Makes decisions regarding own work, often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline.
• Solves operational problems and associated technical issues; modifies existing methods, techniques or processes.
• Works on problems of moderate complexity.
• Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices. Interprets guidelines, select methods, techniques and analytical approach.
• Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• May be designated project or technical lead for an ongoing process or project within own department.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with process engineering experience.
• Journey-level, full functioning engineer; typically requires 3+ years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides Chemical Process Engineering expertise to assure safe and economical operation of all plant and steam field chemical and waste systems, including optimization of environmental control systems; design, development and construction of new or modified chemical systems.
• Develops protocols for the safe handling and use of all plant chemicals to ensure operational activities are in accordance with procedures, schedules, budget and regulatory compliance.
• Directs and assists Chemistry and Waste staff conducting tests to evaluate chemical and environmental processes, collecting and analyzing data, and developing operational and project plans to optimize performance.
• Provides chemical technical support to operations, maintenance, technical services, environmental and safety departments on all chemical aspects related to H2S abatement, sulfur handling, hazardous waste, corrosion control, steam field, chemical cleaning, and water treatment.
• Monitors contractors and coordinates work by technicians for process systems analysis.
• Makes recommendations for and authorizes chemical process changes.
• Technical reports and presentations demonstrating a professional skill level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level