Sr Chemist (C) at American Electric Power

Gentry, Arkansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Power GenerationIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Bachelor degree in science or related field or equivalent education and/or experience
Minimum of four years' related experience including three years as a Chemist I or equivalent experience in a chemical laboratory performing analysis of coal, air, water and other materials
Advanced computer skills
Possess a valid state driver's license
Willing to work rotating shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays
Minimum long distance travel required but the inspection of remote equipment is a daily requirement
Must respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules
Reside within 1 hour from Flint Creek Power Plant under normal driving conditions
Report on-site in Gentry, AR at Flint Creek Power Plant

Responsibilities

Perform routine chemical analyses and testing
Perform more complex activities with instruction and monitoring by more senior personnel such as trending, troubleshooting, problem solving, and data collection
Follow established procedures requiring the application of fundamental scientific knowledge and skills in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
Monitor boiler water quality by use of standardized tests
Operate and monitor plant sewage treatment plant (plant specific)
Operate and monitor plant water treatment facility
Operate and monitor cooling tower chemistry (plant specific)
Monitor drinking water (plant specific)
Monitor scrubber chemistry (plant specific)
Conduct sampling and perform tasks associated with federal and state laws associated with water and wastewater
Understand and follow site specific permits and obtain state licensing as required
Participate in continuous improvement activities
Coordinate all activities pertaining to the Laboratory, and for the maintenance and proper use of equipment
Initiate requisitions for supplies, equipment, and work necessary for the proper operation of the responsible areas
Follow Unit specific guidelines without direction other than document itself or minimal supervision
Installation, operation, calibration, and maintenance of test equipment
Perform special analyses and investigations and prepare written reports as required to support changing lab operating conditions
Collect, document and evaluate data necessary to comply with federal, state and local environmental regulations
Utilize AEP environmental, health and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Collect, prepare, analyze and ship samples
Perform internal inspections of the area specific equipment as needed (e.g., boiler, D.C. heater, condenser, cooling tower, media filters, and demineralizer vessels)
Maintain calibration of on-line instrumentation for boiler water quality monitoring and maintain records of lab instrument calibration for environmental audits
Operate and monitor plant sewage facility
Operate and monitor water treatment facilities both manually and by PLC
Perform chemical drawdowns, track chemical inventory, chemical transfers, chemical unloading and set feed rate adjustments
Write and document procedures, JHA, and conduct a JSA for daily work activities
Provide training and sharing knowledge with team members
Direct the work of employees with lower classifications
Possess strong knowledge of facility specific processes and systems