Process Chemist

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Process/Site Chemist to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting a fleet of CCGT Power Stations, providing expert advice on chemical processes, and ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water chemistry and practical field experience. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a substantial bonus and private medical insurance, this opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the Power Generation sector. If you're eager to contribute to a leading organization, apply today!

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Up to 20% bonus

South East location allowance

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in chemistry-related subject is essential.
• Practical experience in water chemistry monitoring and laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Support CCGT Power Stations and advise on chemical processes.
• Troubleshoot water treatment and cooling systems issues.
• Evaluate and improve chemistry procedures for best practices.

Skills

Water Chemistry Monitoring

Laboratory Techniques

Process Chemistry Knowledge

Chemical Handling Safety

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

HND in Chemistry or related field

HNC in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company within the Power Generation sector to recruit for a Process/Site Chemist to work across their fleet of CCGT Power Stations. This role will be based out of their site in Rochester, Kent.

The vital Process/Site Chemist role comes with a basic salary of £46,000 - £49,552 + c.£2,000 South East allowance + up to 20% bonus + private medical and excellent benefits package.

If you’re an experienced Process/Site Chemist and keen to work for one of the largest operators of CCGT Power Stations in the UK, then upload your CV to apply today. The role will include travel across Kent, Brighton, North London, and Blackburn.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Lead Chemist, you will be responsible for:

1. Support the fleet of CCGT Power Stations and associated activities within the company’s portfolio.
2. Advise operations teams on the chemical process to ensure assets operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
3. Actively troubleshoot issues in water treatment, cycle chemistry, and cooling water systems.
4. Offer guidance on preservation strategies to prevent corrosion in critical equipment.
5. Support inspections to assess the effectiveness of water-steam cycle chemical dosing strategies.
6. Provide expertise on safety matters such as chemical handling, COSHH, compliance, confined space safety, and emergency response.
7. Evaluate and improve chemistry procedures to align with industry best practices.
8. Travel to other sites at short notice when required.

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. A formal qualification such as a Degree, HND, HNC in a chemistry-related subject, or equivalent.

Personal Skills, Prior Experience, and Knowledge

The Process/Site Chemist role would suit someone who has:

1. Practical field experience in the monitoring of water chemistry including good laboratory technique and practice.
2. Hands-on experience with process plant knowledge of instrumentation and process chemistry.
3. Detailed knowledge of the standards, codes, and methods for water treatment systems.
4. Experience in plant technical reviews and development of inspection scopes for plant outages.
5. Prior experience liaising with engineering consultants, water treatment specialists, chemical supply companies, and statutory inspection companies.

Salary and Benefits of the Process/Site Chemist

* A starting basic salary of between £46,000 - £49,552 (depending on experience).

* £2,100 South East location allowance.

* Up to 20% bonus.

* Private medical insurance.

* Other excellent benefits.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.