Chemical Technician – Plant Yates
Southern Company
Roopville, GA
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The responsibilities of the plant Chemical Technician will include performing technical and analytical services essential to the operation of a 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
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Operation and maintenance of water treatment plant and associated equipment, pumps and analyzers to ensure high quality make-up
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Operation and maintenance of Low Volume Wastewater System and associated equipment
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Support decommissioning activities at Plant Wansley as needed
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Conduct all required sampling per Gen 6500 and regulatory requirements
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Perform and monitor chlorination activities to cooling towers
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Perform analytical testing and monitor plant effluents
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Work to ensure effective water management
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Support unit start-ups and shutdowns as required
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Calibrate and maintain laboratory and in-line equipment & instrumentation
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Maintain laboratory supplies and bulk chemical inventory
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Assist with data gathering for monthly chemistry reporting
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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 polisher or Powdex systems
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Have good working knowledge of facility clearance/LOTO procedure
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Operate and maintain sewage treatment plants
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Serve in a regional capacity to support both Yates and Wansley laboratory functions
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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 or physical science field (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 laboratory analytical methods and techniques is required
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Eexperience in large water treatment facility is preferred. This would include operating and maintaining clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis and de-ionization systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
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Broad knowledge of analytical, inorganic, oil, environmental and water chemistries required
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High level of knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plant is preferred.
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Collect samples from inside the power plant and water treatment plant; Analyze water and ash samples.
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Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read and understand schematic diagrams and identify plant water process problems is preferred.
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Perform QA/QC on instrumentation; Maintain and calibrate bench top instrumentation.
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Proficiency in various Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
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Ability to understand mechanical and electrical theories and fundamentals
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Ability to read and interpret information presented in graphic form (examples are blueprints, diagrams, drawings, graphs and plots)
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Understanding handling requirement of hazardous materials (HAZMAT)
Contact
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
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