Chemist II/III - Possum Point Power Station

Job Summary

The Environmental department at Possum Point Power Station has an opportunity for a Chemist II or III. This position provides technical and analytical support, to power station or company personnel, for water, fuel, chemical and environmental samples.

Please note: Typical lab equipment, such as ICPs, GCs, etc are NOT used. Instead simple spectrophotomers are used to run grab samples.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviews and interprets chemistry data and instrumentation results.
• Provides evaluations and trends on corrosion and other chemistry data.
• Provides analysis, reviews, sampling, and/or trending of data on environmental and operational conditions.
• Develops programs to evaluate station or company chemistry, identify problems, and meet regulatory requirements.
• Performs maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting for inline analyzers such as silica, sodium, pH, cation conductivity and DO.
• Provides training and technical information to lower level staff.
• Conducts special projects, studies, or audits to support lab supervision.
• Orders supplies and equipment for laboratory.
• Maintains chemistry databases and information.
• Coordinates lab quality control program and regulatory inspections.
• 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 clarification and filtration, reverse osmosis and electrodeionization, cooling tower systems, and in-line instrumentation throughout the plant.
• Supports chemical cleaning activities when required. (RO, EDI)
• Drive projects and initiatives to continuously improve the chemistry program.
• Inspects and evaluates boiler waterside internals and the clarifiers, condenser and hot well during shutdowns.
• Communicates expectations and holds chemical/equipment vendor(s) accountable based off station needs and requirements.
• Maintains and monitors chemical inventories and orders chemicals and reagents when necessary.
• Provides direction and manages chemical treatment programs, reviewing data, monitoring performance and asset protection/reliability.
• The successful candidate will be required to have experience in Power Plant Boiler Water Chemistry, Demineralized Water Treatment (Clarifiers, Filtration, Reverse Osmosis, Electrodeionizaiton preferred), and Cooling Tower Chemistry.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Chemist II - Minimum of 3 years' experience in a directly related field.
• Chemist III - Minimum of 5 years' experience in a directly related field.
• In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry, laboratory concepts, and laboratory techniques.
• Full knowledge of environmental regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of computer applications.
• Basic knowledge of company operations.
• Analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Laboratory skills.
• Communication skills.
• Reporting and technical writing skills.
• Instrumentation skills.
• Mathematical skills.
• Data trending skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment or process problems.
• Ability to conduct site inspections or walk downs.
• Ability to lead a team.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined above. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6 plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined (above / below).

Education Requirements

Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor,

Education Preferred: Bachelors in Chemistry

Bachelors in Biochemistry accepted in lieu of the above preferred degree

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