The responsibilities of the plant Chemical Technician will include performing technical and analytical services essential to the operation of a fossil fuel power plant, including:
- Working safely and being accountable for your safety and the safety of your coworkers
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Provide chemical protection of the steam generating equipment to minimize outages due to corrosion and deposits in the steam/water cycle components
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Minimize the loss of efficiency and possible replacement of water treatment, steam generating, condensing and turbine mechanical components
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Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable environmental, safety and health regulations: ash pond inspections, dikes and wells reporting, drinking water reporting, etc.
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Operate and maintain water treatment plant for production of de-ionized/ultra-pure water
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Conduct sampling of water, boiler/turbine cleaning samples, oil, coal ash, and metal deposits
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Perform analytical testing and monitor plant effluents
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Perform analytical testing and monitoring of Flue Gas Desulphurization (scrubber)
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Calibrate and maintain laboratory and on-line equipment and instrumentation
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Maintain bulk chemical and laboratory supplies inventory
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Assist regulatory compliance personnel to help ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety and health regulations
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Operate condensate polishers
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Provide equipment clearances - according to the plant clearance procedure
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Operate and maintain sewage treatment plants
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Perform duties in the main lab
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Perform QA/QC on instrumentation
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Maintain and calibrate bench top instrumentation
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Inventory lab equipment and reagent chemicals
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Perform duties in the Water Analysis labs
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Generate water quality reports
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Collect regulatory water samples
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Conduct air in leakage surveys
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Ensure all laboratory areas meet housekeeping standards outlined by the plant
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Employment Requirements :
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Possess a valid driver's license
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Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) pre-employment test
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Pass a drug test, physical and background investigation
Education and Experience Requirements:
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BS or BA degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline (minimum of 12 semester hours of chemistry) required
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Experience and competency in the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation/equipment
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Knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques is required
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Previous experience in large water treatment facility is preferred. This would include operating and maintaining clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis and de-ionization systems
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
