What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Water Technician II position at LCRA?
Here's The Role
We are seeking an ambitious candidate for our open Plant Water Technician II to join our team! This intermediate-level position will work closely with skilled colleagues in water production, analysis and treatment. You’ll work in a coal-fired power plant environment with opportunities to develop your skills through structured work assignments and on-the-job training. Join our team and be part of a company committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve!
How You’ll Contribute
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Equal Opportunity Employer
We are seeking an ambitious candidate for our open Plant Water Technician II to join our team! This intermediate-level position will work closely with skilled colleagues in water production, analysis and treatment. You’ll work in a coal-fired power plant environment with opportunities to develop your skills through structured work assignments and on-the-job training. Join our team and be part of a company committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve!
How You’ll Contribute
- Follow strict safety policies and procedures while performing water lab technician duties.
- Operate and monitor water pre-treatment, reverse osmosis and demineralizer production processes.
- Monitor and respond to water chemistry in the plant’s water and steam cycle according to establish protocols.
- Monitor, sample and respond to flue gas desulfurization processes according to established procedures.
- Five or more years of experience in chemistry related to the operation of gas or coal-fired power plants or other similar environment, such as water/wastewater treatment, environmental analysis, lab chemistry, condensate polishing and flue-gas desulfurization or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in chemistry, biology, environmental technology, engineering technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- Class C Wastewater Systems certification from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Experience with power plant water chemistry and water treatment systems.
- Ability to adhere to vital safety and environmental procedures and policies.
- Ability to operate collaboratively within a team environment.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
- LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.