Chemical Technician

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Job Description

Chemical Technician- Plant Bowen Cartersville, Georgia

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

_Pre-Employment 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

_Education and Experience Requirements:_

• 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
• Previous experience in large water treatment facility is preferred. This would include operating and maintaining clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis and de-ionization systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of analytical, inorganic, oil, environmental and water chemistries required
• High level of knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plant is preferred.
• Collect samples from inside the power plant and water treatment plant; Analyze water and ash samples.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read and understand schematic diagrams and identify plant water process problems is preferred.
• 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)

Behavioral and other Requirements:

• Demonstrate behaviors that align with our organization's "Our Values" ideals.
• Safety First – We believe the safety of our employees and customers is paramount. We will perform and maintain every job, every day, safely.
• Unquestionable Trust - honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity driver our behavior. We keep our promises and ethical behavior is our standard
• Superior Performance - We are dedicated to the superior performance throughout our business. Our priorities are safety first, teamwork, diversity and continuous improvement through strong leadership
• Total Commitment - We are committed to the success of our employees, customers, and shareholders, and to citizenship and stewardship in all our actions
• 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

Safety Sensitive

Georgia Power Company has classified this position as "Safety Sensitive" and as such is subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing all required fitness assessments.

f this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.