Junior Performance & IH Technician — Environmental Lab & Tests

Appalachian Power Company; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Power Company is seeking a Performance & Industrial Hygiene Technician to perform chemical and environmental testing, IH testing, and repair of related systems. The role involves sampling, testing, and calibration activities across plant water systems.

Responsibilities include assisting senior technicians, conducting coal sampling and fineness tests, maintaining equipment, and following OSHA and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with related chemical/environmental experience.
• Ability to pass Tech examination if required.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, piping, fittings and valves.
• Experience with standard laboratory and chemical analyzing equipment.
• Ability to read prints, sketches and specifications.
• Familiarity with OSHA and Environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooling tower water testing.
• Perform plant cooling water testing.
• Run air and hydrogen dew points.
• Grease air operated valves.
• Assist Performance & IH Technician with tasks.
• Assist Sr Technician with circulating water chlorination testing.
• Assist Sr Technician with coal pulverizer calibrations and testing.
• Shake down pulverize fineness coal samples.
• Collect coal samples and log into lab system (ATN).
• Maintain coal sampler equipment (cleaning/repairs).
• Collect mill samples and perform fineness testing.
• Assist with polisher/demineralizer regenerations/maintenance.
• Assist with condenser inspections.
• Assist on unloading chemical trucks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Safety procedures

Reading prints

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental

Associate degree in another discipline + 5 years related experience

Job description

Appalachian Power Company is seeking a Performance & Industrial Hygiene Technician to perform chemical and environmental testing, IH testing, and repair of related systems. The role involves sampling, testing, and calibration activities across plant water systems.

Responsibilities include assisting senior technicians, conducting coal sampling and fineness tests, maintaining equipment, and following OSHA and environmental guidelines.