Associate Chemistry Technician, Chemistry Technician, or Senior Chemistry Technician

 

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Job Summary

This posting is seeking an Associate Chemistry Technician, Chemistry Technician or Senior Chemistry Technician at Urquhart Generating Station, which is part of the Dominion Energy Of South Carolina (DESC) Power Generation Group. The facility to which the candidate will be working is located in Beech Island, SC, just outside of the Augusta, GA metro area. There is one position that will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• The candidate would be responsible for all functions related to the operation of the water treatment plant at Urquhart Station.
• This includes monitoring, documenting, and maintaining equipment at that location.
• Perform daily chemical analysis of plant processes (including cooling towers, condensate/feedwater, steam & waste-water systems) and provide the necessary directions to properly control & respond to process chemistry changes,  particularly during Unit start-ups, shutdowns and normal/abnormal operating conditions.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of the plant’s process water, cooling water and wastewater system(s) to ensure compliance with the requirements of all local, state & federal regulations.
• Provide guidance to plant personnel in matters of chemistry such as material safety & chemical spill response.
• Maintain & calibrate all online & offline chemistry analyzers.
• Operate & maintain the plant’s wastewater treatment system, which monitors & controls all of the site’s process & wastewater discharge.
• Operate the plant’s demineralized water system.  This includes general maintenance & troubleshooting.
• Performing work around and handling of 93% sulfuric acid, 50% sodium hydroxide (caustic), 10-20% aqueous ammonia, 55% hydrazine solution, liquid aluminum sulfate (coagulant), 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) and other corrosion prevention chemicals on a regular basis.
• Inspect, maintain & troubleshoot laboratory processes & equipment.
• Performing required environmental sampling & inspections.
• Maintain continuity with the Operation’s & Maintenance Department by communicating daily activities,  actions, irregularities and continuing needs while at the plant.
• Participate in simplified preventive maintenance activities associated with all water treatment related equipment.  This may include small motor oil changes, analyzer probe replacement, oil & resin sampling, etc.
• Assisting the Operation’s Department in the isolation of equipment for maintenance by using DESC’s Lockout & Tagout procedures.
• Qualify as part of the plant’s confined space rescue, hazmat & first responder team(s).
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by communicating daily activities,  actions, irregularities and continuing needs during his/her shift.
• Respond to audible alarms and unusual conditions to ensure proper operation of equipment within established standards and report irregular and abnormal operating conditions to the shift supervisor or plant management.
• Provide assistance with plant clean-up and housekeeping activities as required.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions, procedures and logbook notations as required.
• Perform all duties and administrative tasks as assigned by the Operation’s Superintendent or other supervisory personnel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate Chemistry Technician: An associate degree and 0-2+ years of directly related experience.

Chemistry Technician: An associate degree and 2+ years of directly related experience.

Senior Technician: An associate degree and 5+ years of directly related experience.

Minimum Requiremen