Supervising Chemist

PacifiCorp•Huntington, UT

1d•$102,000 - $140,250•Onsite

About The Position

The supervising chemist plans, coordinates and directs activities in the chemical laboratory within a plant. Conducts research projects and analyzes the information to support the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of five years power plant chemist experience or other industrial chemistry experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills to transmit information accurately and understandably.
Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities to instruct, provide orientation, training/guidance and to coordinate work flow.
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to recognize patterns in data, information or events, to draw logical conclusions, to evaluate methods and procedures and to make recommendations for action.
Software skills to develop spreadsheets for data analysis.
Short-term project management planning skills to plan workflow, coordinate projects and resolve conflicting demands.
Technical expertise related to chemistry procedures, methods and problem solving.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

Performs supervisory activities, including employee safety, selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation and salary administration. Assists in the administration of the department budget and reporting the work performed within the department.
Provides technical support and participates in solving complex and unique operating problems as they relate to plant chemists and plant chemistry.
Reviews research, testing, quality control and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency and schedules are met.
Interprets results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel, management, professional and technical groups.
Interprets research, testing, quality control and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency and schedules are met.
Plans, coordinates and directs programs for research and improvement of operating processes.
Directs programs for analysis and testing of substances.
Coordinates research and analysis activities according to applicable regulations, safety, manufacturing processes or other considerations and approves modification of standards, specifications and processes.
Investigates, monitors and evaluates new developments in the chemistry technical fields.
Provides direction to vendors, contractors, consultants and others during projects.
Conducts performance reviews and directs the work of lab technicians.
Develops project plans, provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with plant operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing