Industrial Hygiene & Process Chemistry Technician

American Electric Power; Cresap (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in West Virginia is seeking an intermediate-level technician to perform chemical analyses, IH testing and calculations to support the operating efficiency of power plant equipment. You will assist in a range of technical services at the facility.

The role emphasizes collecting samples, testing boiler waters, and maintaining pretreatment systems, with an emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. A-two-year Associate degree plus relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental.
• Associate degree in another discipline with five years of related industrial chemical, environmental or laboratory experience. Must pass Tech examination.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test boiler waters.
• Perform polisher/demineralizer regenerations.
• Perform polisher/demineralizer maintenance.
• Understand operation of water pretreatment and RO.
• Unload bulk chemicals correctly and safely.
• Safely feed Redox to the JBR (Jet bubbling reactor).
• Safely collect rotating equipment oil samples.
• Conduct plant oil analysis.
• Perform groundwater well sampling.
• Perform bearing water sampling and analysis.
• Perform condenser inspections.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology or Environmental

Associate degree in another discipline with five years of related experience

Job description

American Electric Power in West Virginia is seeking an intermediate-level technician to perform chemical analyses, IH testing and calculations to support the operating efficiency of power plant equipment. You will assist in a range of technical services at the facility.

The role emphasizes collecting samples, testing boiler waters, and maintaining pretreatment systems, with an emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. A-two-year Associate degree plus relevant experience is required.