Chemical Technician
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.
Duties include :
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
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
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
LOTO
Job Experience and Education 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.
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 operation 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.
Self-motivation and an interest in continuous learning is required.
Maintain a customer focused mindset.
Other Requirements :
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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: 7713
Job Category: Data Analytics
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
