Water Quality Control Specialist II

Grand River Dam Authority•Chouteau, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence. Water Quality Control Specialist II Position Overview The Water Quality Control Specialist II performs technical duties in support of the Water Quality Program which may include performing environmental compliance monitoring and inspection duties related to power plant operations, analyzing a variety of chemistry data, and enforcing applicable ordinances and regulations. Assists the Supervisor, Water Quality Control in maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, and conducting compliance and process quality control work. Implements the day-to-day collection and analysis of water quality samples. Essential job functions include, but are not limited to: Reviews and interprets chemistry data and instrumentation results. Provides analysis, reviews, sampling, and/or trending of data on environmental and operational conditions. Assists in the development of programs to evaluate station chemistry, identify problems, and meet regulatory requirements. Performs maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting for inline analyzers such as silica, sodium, pH, cation conductivity, ORP, and DO. Provides training and technical information to staff. Maintains chemistry databases and information. May prepare daily reports to management, including graphs of daily chemistry performance. Supports chemical-related troubleshooting activities on power plant systems and equipment Operates and maintains demineralized makeup equipment such as reverse osmosis, cooling tower systems, and in-line instrumentation throughout the plant. Supports chemical cleaning activities when required. Drive projects and initiatives to continuously improve the chemistry program. Inspects and evaluates boiler waterside internals and condensers during shutdowns. Communicates expectations and holds chemical/equipment vendor(s) accountable based off facility needs and requirements. Maintains and monitors chemical inventories and orders chemicals and reagents when necessary.

Requirements

Experience in Power Plant Boiler Water Chemistry, Demineralized Water Treatment (Clarifiers, Filtration, Reverse Osmosis, and Cooling Tower Chemistry.
Ability to operate and maintain demineralized makeup equipment such as, reverse osmosis, demineralizers, cooling tower systems, and in-line instrumentation throughout the plant.
Ability to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot inline analyzers such as silica, sodium, pH, ORP, cation conductivity, and DO.
Ability to review and interpret chemistry data and instrumentation results.
Safe working practices and procedures.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in a water/wastewater laboratory environment or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license
Level D Wastewater Certification and Level C Lab Certification from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division. If not in possession, must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Reviews and interprets chemistry data and instrumentation results.
Provides analysis, reviews, sampling, and/or trending of data on environmental and operational conditions.
Assists in the development of programs to evaluate station chemistry, identify problems, and meet regulatory requirements.
Performs maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting for inline analyzers such as silica, sodium, pH, cation conductivity, ORP, and DO.
Provides training and technical information to staff.
Maintains chemistry databases and information.
May prepare daily reports to management, including graphs of daily chemistry performance.
Supports chemical-related troubleshooting activities on power plant systems and equipment
Operates and maintains demineralized makeup equipment such as reverse osmosis, cooling tower systems, and in-line instrumentation throughout the plant.
Supports chemical cleaning activities when required.
Drive projects and initiatives to continuously improve the chemistry program.
Inspects and evaluates boiler waterside internals and condensers during shutdowns.
Communicates expectations and holds chemical/equipment vendor(s) accountable based off facility needs and requirements.
Maintains and monitors chemical inventories and orders chemicals and reagents when necessary.