Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Plant EC Gaston

This position performs technical and analytical services essential to the operation of a fossil fuel power plant, including water treatment and chemical analysis of water and wastewater, fuels, coal ash, and petroleum products; provides chemical protection of the steam generating equipment to minimize outages due to corrosion and deposits in steam cycle components; minimizes the loss of efficiency and possible replacement of steam generating, condensing and turbine mechanical components; ensures compliance with governmental environmental regulation regarding water discharges and compiles, evaluates and reports the statistical data pertaining to plant performance and productivity.

Duties include :

• Operate and maintain water treatment plant for production of demineralized water, service water and potable water.
• Establish the O&M and capital budgets for plant equipment based on assessment of the impact of water chemistry on operations and in support of plant goals and the business plan.
• Initiate, plan, and manage all chemistry projects, and provide leadership and technical assistance on chemistry-related issues.
• Assist in maintaining sewage water treatment facility onsite.
• Operate and maintain condensate polishing demineralization equipment.
• Conduct sampling of water, oil, fuel, coal ash, and metal deposits.
• Perform analytical testing of boiler water and monitoring of water plant effluents.
• Perform minor maintenance activities to include lubrication/greasing of mechanical equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain bulk chemical and laboratory supplies inventory.
• Perform Hazmat team member duties (including respirator qualification) to unload hazardous liquid and gaseous chemicals.
• Operate company vehicle to perform miscellaneous job duties.
• Conduct scrubber absorber solution analysis and flue gas desulfurization.
• Provide a professional level of leadership managing all aspects of the plant's chemistry program with minimal direction and emphasis on performance management and business results.
• Initiate, plan and manage all plant chemistry projects, and function as lead technical resource for engineering projects.

Job Experience and Education Requirements :

• BS degree in Chemistry or other field of science with a MINIMUM of 12 semester hours in Chemistry required.
• Prior experience and knowledge of boiler/water analysis preferred.
• Previous work experience in a water treatment plant preferred. Knowledge and experience in production of deionized water is preferred.
• Experience and competency in the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation/equipment; knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques is preferred.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical parts and repair.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• A working knowledge of power plant chemistry fundamentals and environmental regulations, budgeting and planning procedures, and computer and chemistry control systems is preferred.
• Must be able to contribute in a highly motivated team environment while providing leadership in power plant and chemistry issues.
• Must have good problem-solving/ analytical skills and be able to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Broad knowledge of analytical, inorganic, oil, environmental and water chemistries; detailed knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plant is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read and understand schematic diagrams and identify plant water process problems.
• Proficiency in various Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Behavioral Attributes :

• Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrates initiative; safety-minded; values continuous learning and teamwork; must be able to adapt to changing work duties; must be able to work with limited supervision.

Other requirements :

• This position requires call-out and overtime as needed and working an 8-hour day. Candidates must be available for evenings or nights, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required.
• Must be able to recognize changes in color for titrations.
• Must pass the following written test: Technical Occupations Selection System.

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 11189

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power