Chemical Technician

Job Title: Chemical Technician 2

Date Posted: 3/5/2025

Location: Rincon, Ga 31326

Job Type: Contract Full Time

Immediate W2 contract position available in Rincon, Ga.
Estimated Duration: 1 year

Job Description / Desired Qualifications:

• A chemical technician with 5 to 10 years of experience is responsible for assisting chemists performing technical, analytical, and operational services essential to the functioning of a Combined Cycle power plant and Combustion Turbine facility, including:
• Working safely and being accountable for your safety and the safety of your coworkers
• Operation and maintenance of various types of water treatment plant equipment, pump and analyzer operation, as well as ensuring water quality through appropriate testing to ensure high quality make-up
• Operation and maintenance of Low Volume Wastewater Pond and associated equipment
• Provide chemical protection of the steam generating equipment to minimize outages, protect equipment, and prevent loss of efficiency due to corrosion and deposits in the steam/water cycle components.
• Work to ensure effective water management
• Ensure effective condenser and cooling tower operation through effective chlorination process and routine monitoring
• Ensure monitoring and treatment of plant closed loop cooling systems
• Conduct all required sampling as per Chemistry program and regulatory requirements
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory and on-line equipment and benchtop instrumentation, performing QA/QC as needed and required
• Support quality unit start-ups and shutdowns when required
• Maintain bulk chemical and laboratory supplies and inventory
• Assist regulatory compliance personnel to help ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety and health regulations; assist with environmental reporting and sampling, as needed
• Have good working knowledge of the plant clearance/LOTO procedure
• Understand and adhere to plant confined space procedure
• Support plant air-in-leakage efforts
• Inventory lab equipment, reagents, and supplies and order as needed
• Assist with data gathering for monthly chemistry reporting
• Ensure all laboratory areas meet housekeeping standards outlined by the plant Qualifications:
• BS or BA degree in Chemistry or other field of physical 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.
• Experience and competency in the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation/equipment; knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical parts and repair is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in production of deionized water is preferred.
• Previous experience in large water treatment facility is preferred.
• This would include operating and maintaining filtration, reverse osmosis and de-ionization systems.
• This position does not consist of only bench testing but also includes analyzer maintenance, field collection of samples, operation of equipment in water treatment plants, inspection of equipment and vessels, and treatment of chemical systems.
• Work is conducted both inside and outside, sometimes in the elements such as rain and/or cold.

JOB 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)
• 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
• Knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plant is preferred. Collect samples and analyze for specific parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems 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 multitask and handle multiple duties at one time
• Ability to work in a team environment
• 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)
• Understand handling requirement of hazardous materials (HAZMAT)

Behavioral and other Requirements:
Demonstrate behaviors that align with "Our Values"
 

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 drive our behavior.
• We keep our promises and ethical behavior is our standard.

Superior Performance

• We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business.
• We will continue our strong focus on innovative solutions, improving how we run our business and our commitment to environmental stewardship.

Total Commitment

• We are committed to the success of our employees, our customers, our shareholders and our communities.
• We fully embrace, respect, and value our differences and diversity.
• Have a strong safety focus and awareness
• 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 perform some physical activities while wearing respirators with filter cartridges or self-contained breathing apparatuses in a power plant environment
• 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 chemical fumes, hazardous and/or toxic chemicals
• Availability for call-out and overtime is required; willingness and ability to work long hours, as needed
• Understand your goals are aligned with plant goals and there is a “One Team” mindset
• You will be asked to work across departmental lines when needed for the success of the Plant
• 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 lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders, bending, reaching, and working at different elevations
• Basic mechanical skills and / or knowledge