Chemical Technician- Plant Miller
Job Summary
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
- Maintain chemical inventory
Cooling Towers
- Daily grab samples
- Determine blow down operation
- Chemical Adjustments
- Bleach/Biocide
- Fill Day Tanks
- Maintain chemical inventory
Water Analysis Labs
- Fill/Check ammonia tanks and pumps daily
- Check AIL
- Stator checks
- Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Sampling
- Analyzer troubleshooting
- Analyzer calibrations QA/QC
- Enter Data into Watcher for monthly reporting
Polishers
- Perform Regeneration
- Transfer Resin Batches as needed
Scrubber Lab
- Daily pH and density grabs
- Perform daily and monthly testing of absorber
- Gypsum purity and moisture
- Data entry daily
- 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
- CYRP checks
- 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
- Monitor drum screen waste container
- Perform equipment checks
- Perform lift station checks
Truck Unloading
- Sulfuric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Klaraid
- Sodium Hypochlorite
- 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 test:
Please go to the website to access study materials for the TECH test: EEI Practice Tests
Practice tests: TECH (Technician Occupations)
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
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Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 14863
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
