What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Muscatine Power and Water?
Job Purpose
Perform required sampling at the Generation site, analyze samples, and adjust chemicals as needed.
Specific Responsibilities
- Perform required sampling at the Generation site, including but not limited to:
- Daily coal, fly ash, and bottom ash samples.
- Daily boiler water, feedwater, and condensate samples and make the required chemical corrections to maintain water chemistry in established ranges.
- Coal pulverizers, including coal fineness tests on samples to monitor grind efficiency.
- Wastewater samples to ensure compliance with State and Federal agencies.
- Flue Gas Desulphurization process samples to ensure proper operation.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on various systems and equipment throughout the Generation site, including:
- Laboratory equipment
- Unit 9 demineralizer
- Reverse Osmosis system
- On-line analyzers located throughout all units
- Wastewater treatment plant equipment, analyzers, chlorination/dichlorination system, and associated chlorine and sulfur dioxide gas sensors
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain a culture of safety within the department. Support the Utility’s safety programs, complete training appropriate for the position, and provide safe working conditions and practices.
- Maintain a culture of continuous improvement within the department. Utilize lean principles and other continuous improvement tools in an effort to maximize the efficiency of the department.
- Other duties as assigned.
