Sr Chemist (C)

Job Posting End Date

11-27-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Responsible for the performance of 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.

Job Description

AEP is seeking talented and motivated Sr Chemist to become in integral part of our Generation Team.

Residency Requirements:  Successful candidate will reside within 1 hour from Flint Creek Power Plant under normal driving conditions.

This position will report On-site in Gentry, AR at Flint Creek Powerplant.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the coordination of 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. May include but not limited to 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.

What We’re Looking For:

Sr Chemist

Education requirements: High school diploma or GED. Bachelor degree in science or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.

Work 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

Required License(s)/Certification(s): Possess a valid state drivers license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical demand level is Not Yet Determined Must be 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 for this position.

• Must respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules.

• Must be able to learn and comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and procedures.

• Must be able to learn and comply with the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work environment and report unsafe conditions and practices.

• Must learn and have a working knowledge of Safety and Environmental guidelines.

• Must be able to learn and properly use the tools and equipment an