Chemical Technician- Plant Miller

Southern Arkansas University; Miller (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University seeks a Chemist to support a fossil fuel power plant's water treatment program. The role performs chemical analyses of water, wastewater, coal ash, and petroleum products to protect steam-generating equipment and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position involves rotating 10-hour shifts with overtime and requires completing the TECH test. The candidate should have strong analytical chemistry skills, experience with laboratory instrumentation, and proficiency in data

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry or other field of science with a minimum of 12 semester hours in Chemistry required.
• This position requires call-out and overtime and works 10-hour shifts on a rotating day/weekend/evening schedule.
• Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System [TECH] test.

Responsibilities

• Daily, weekly, and monthly testing of water and wastewater streams.
• Chemical drawdowns and regeneration of demineralized resin.
• Order and inventory lab reagents; input data for monthly reporting.
• RO cleans and filter backwashes in water treatment systems.
• Analyzer troubleshooting and QA/QC for laboratory equipment and analyses.

Skills

Water treatment

Chemical analysis

Troubleshooting

Excel

QA/QC

Education

BS in Chemistry or science with 12 hours Chemistry

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Schematic reading

Job description

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, 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 and environmental regulation regarding water discharges.

Job Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry or other field of science with a MINIMUM of 12 semester hours in Chemistry required.
• This position requires call-out and overtime and works 10-hour shifts on a rotating day/weekend/evening schedule. Must be available for nights, overtime, weekends and holidays work as required
• Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System [TECH] test.

Experience Requirements

• Experience and competency in the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation/equipment
• Knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques.
• Previous experience in large water treatment operations desired.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

• Ability to demonstrate Our Values, which include Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Develop and show strong ownership of the plant with actions and attitude is required.
• Maintain a customer focused mindset.
• Self-motivation and an interest in continuous learning is required.

Responsibilities

Water Treatment Plants

• Daily, Weekly, and monthly Testing
• Chemical Drawdowns
• Fill day tanks
• Regenerations of Demin Resin
• Troubleshooting
• Input Data to monthly sheet
• Order and inventory lab reagents
• Filter backwashes
• RO cleans

Cooling Towers

• Daily grab samples
• Determine blow down operation
• Chemical Adjustments
• Bleach/Biocide
• Fill Day Tanks

Water Analysis Labs

• Fill/Check ammonia tanks and pumps daily
• Check AIL
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Sampling
• Analyzer troubleshooting
• Analyzer calibrations QA/QC
• Enter Data into Watcher for monthly reporting

Polishers

• Transfer Resin Batches as needed

Scrubber Lab

• Daily pH and density grabs
• Perform daily and monthly testing of absorber
• Gypsum purity and moisture
• QA/QC
• Perform PMs assigned to CHM for pH and density

Wastewater

• Daily testing of LVWW, FGD, and Bio system
• Instrument calibrations and QA/QC
• Data Entry
• General Troubleshooting on lab equipment and analyzers
• Chemical Pump Drawdowns
• Arrange for empty tote pickup
• Report abnormalities to system owner, process owner, or operations

Sewage Treatment Plant

• Check pH in aeration chamber
• Backwash fuzzy filter
• Check overall health of plant
• Change caustic tote as needed
• Add chlorine tablets as needed
• Check UV system
• Washout drum screen

Truck Unloading

• Sulfuric Acid
• Multiple Suez tanks at the cooling towers and service towers
• CaCl2/CaBr2
• Aqueous Ammonia

LOTO

• All lab team members are required to perform LOTO and quarterly LOTO Assessments

If you meet the preferred hiring criteria, you will be invited to take the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) test. Below are details to help you prepare.

Practice tests: TECH (Technician Occupations)