Chemical Technician

Southern Company•Euharlee, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Provide equipment lockouts – according to the plant LOTO procedure Operate and maintain sewage treatment plants Operate wastewater treatment equipment in compliance with state and federal guidelines 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

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
BS or BA degree in chemistry or physical science field (minimum of 25 quarter hours or 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
Broad knowledge of analytical, inorganic, oil, environmental and water chemistries required
Collect samples from inside the power plant and water treatment plant; Analyze water and ash samples.
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)
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 work around moving equipment or objects
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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in large water treatment facility is preferred. This would include operating and maintaining clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis and de-ionization systems
High level of knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plant is preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read and understand schematic diagrams and identify plant water process problems is preferred.

Responsibilities

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
Provide equipment lockouts – according to the plant LOTO procedure
Operate and maintain sewage treatment plants
Operate wastewater treatment equipment in compliance with state and federal guidelines
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