Chemistry Specialist
SCS TSS – Environmental Solutions
This position will be located at Energy Center Birmingham, AL (preferred), with other locations under consideration.
Summary of Position Duties:
This role is expected to support our coal and gas generation fleet as a SME, as well as provide expert advice to leadership, plant chemists, engineers, and operations teams for minimizing corrosion and deposition problems of the steam/water cycle components, water treatment plant processes and to maximize unit availability in the most cost-effective manner. This is a Field Services position; therefore, majority of available work time will be at plant sites located in APC, GPC, MPC and SPC footprint. This position is on call 24/7 with occasional weekend and holiday duty required. Expected travel will be approximately 50%-day travel with occasional overnight stays.
Job Experience and Education:
- Hold a BS/BA Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related science discipline with >15 semester hours of chemistry. Advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum 7 years devoted to the understanding of fossil and combined cycle plant water chemistry control processes; 10 years preferred.
- Possess expert knowledge in the execution of fossil and/or combined cycle power plant chemistry programs.
- Possess working knowledge of various power generating unit designs, i.e. subcritical drums (including HRSG’s), supercritical once-through, supercritical combined circulation; etc.
- Must be a motivated self-starter requiring little day to day direction.
- Possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using various Microsoft applications including Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and virtual platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Interface directly with Principal Chemist to ensure rapid and technically sound resolution of complex chemistry issues affecting unit reliability.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting during chemistry upsets or excursions, including crisis-response support.
- Develop and maintain fleet-wide chemistry standards, procedures, KPI’s and best practices.
- Conduct fleet chemistry program audits such as Peer Reviews and FRB’s, delivering corrective action recommendations.
- Evaluate new technologies, chemical treatment methods, analyzers, and materials of construction for use across the fleet.
- Develop purchase specifications for chemicals, services, equipment and monitoring systems.
- Perform site inspections on fossil and HRSG systems (drums, condensers, deaerators, feedwater systems, cooling systems).
- Lead or support chemical cleaning planning and execution.
- Develop concise, technically accurate reports, recommendations and presentations for plant and system leadership.
- Represent the company with external stakeholders including vendors, consultants, and industry organizations.
- Deliver training to site chemists, engineers, operators and new personnel on chemistry fundamentals, monitoring, and compliance programs.
Relocation assistance may be available
About Southern Company
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: 17202
Job Category: Environmental & Forestry
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
