Chemist III

Dominion Energy • CHESTER, VA

130d • $90,900 - $118,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist III will be stationed at Chesterfield Power Station, primarily supporting its operations and providing chemistry and technical support to Clover Power Station as needed. The role provides advanced technical and analytical chemistry support to power station and company personnel for water, fuel, chemical, and environmental samples. It serves as a subject-matter resource for interpreting chemistry data, identifying adverse trends, and recommending corrective actions that support plant reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.

The position reviews, evaluates, and trends chemistry, corrosion, and environmental data to assess system health and identify emerging issues, applying technical judgment to distinguish normal process variability from conditions requiring investigation or action. It develops, implements, and maintains station or company chemistry programs; evaluates and improves laboratory methods and analytical instrumentation; and performs calibration, validation, and troubleshooting of advanced laboratory and online analytical equipment. The Chemist III maintains chemistry databases and data integrity, supports laboratory quality control, audits, and regulatory inspections, and provides technical guidance, training, and mentoring. The role also prepares technical reports and data visualizations, conducts special projects and investigations, and supports continuous improvement of chemistry programs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in power generation, industrial chemistry, or a regulated environment.
• In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry principles, laboratory concepts, and laboratory techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to power station operations.
• Ability to independently review, interpret, and trend chemistry and corrosion data.
• Experience troubleshooting analytical instrumentation, sampling systems, and chemistry-related process issues.
• Experience performing calibration and performance verification of laboratory and online analytical equipment.
• Strong computer skills, including data analysis, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports and written documentation.
• Strong analytical, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct effective site inspections and plant walkdowns.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work directly with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, guidance, and informal mentoring in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ownership of chemistry programs, data quality, and follow-up actions.
• Comfort working in industrial plant environments and interacting directly with operations staff.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity in a regulated environment.
• Willingness to support emergent issues, special projects, or off-hours consultation as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted. Other disciplines may substitute for the preferred discipline of Chemistry.
• Must be able to comply with applicable U.S. export control requirements; such requirements may limit consideration of certain applicants.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in power generation, industrial chemistry, or a regulated environment.
• Preferred discipline: Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analytical chemistry support for water, fuel, chemical, and environmental samples.
• Interpret and trend chemistry, corrosion, and environmental data; identify adverse trends and emerging issues; and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain station or company chemistry programs to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate, select, and improve laboratory methods, techniques, and analytical instrumentation.
• Calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot laboratory and online analytical equipment, sampling systems, and chemistry-related processes.
• Maintain chemistry databases and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Support laboratory quality control programs, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and informal mentoring to lower-level staff and plant personnel.
• Prepare technical reports and data visualizations that communicate chemistry results to management.
• Conduct special projects, studies, and investigations to support station management and continuous improvement.
• Conduct site inspections and plant walkdowns.
• Provide chemistry and technical support to Clover Power Station as needed, including occasional travel between stations.
• Support emergent issues, special projects, or off-hours consultation as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits, including coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation.
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Sick leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

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