Chemical Technician

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Chemical Technician at Southern Company is responsible for performing technical and analytical services essential to the operation of a fossil fuel power plant. This role focuses on ensuring the safety and efficiency of plant operations through chemical protection, compliance with environmental regulations, and maintenance of water treatment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline with a minimum of 12 semester hours of chemistry.
• Experience in large water treatment facilities, including operating and maintaining clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis, and de-ionization systems.
• Knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and read schematic diagrams.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a power plant environment.
• High level of knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plants.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and analytical services essential to the operation of a fossil fuel power plant.
• Provide chemical protection of steam generating equipment to minimize outages due to corrosion and deposits.
• Minimize loss of efficiency and possible replacement of water treatment and mechanical components.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and health regulations.
• 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.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory and on-line equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain bulk chemical and laboratory supplies inventory.
• Generate water quality reports and collect regulatory water samples.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Comprehensive total rewards strategy including competitive base salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree