Chemical Technician

Chemical Technician

Job Summary

Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Provide guidance to individuals operating the water treatment plant, consisting of ultrafiltration, demineralization process and mixed resin beds for the production of demineralized water and review results to ensure within acceptable limits.
• Provide chemical protection of the steam generating equipment to minimize outages due to corrosion and deposits in the steam and cooling water cycle components.
• Ensure proper water chemistry limits in the water/ steam cycle system, and cooling water chemistry cycle by reviewing and/ or collecting and performing analytical analysis and taking any necessary corrective actions. 
• Evaluate problems, write necessary condition reports, oversee or perform the work required to maintain and improve the water treatment plant and water chemistry system equipment. 
• Assist in monitoring plant environmental, safety and health regulations to assure compliance. 
• Perform calibrations, maintenance and maintain laboratory instrumentation to ensure accuracy.
• System owner responsibilities will be required over various systems related to water chemistry.

Job Experience and Education

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or other field of science with a minimum of 12 semester hours or 25 quarter hours of Chemistry required
• Experience in operation, calibration, and maintenance of lab equipment required
• Previous experience in water treatment plant and water/ steam cycle operation preferred
• Previous experience as system owner preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other Requirements

• The successful candidate must be available for call outs, shift work, holidays and weekends. Candidate must be able to adapt to changing work duties, be able to work with limited supervision, and must be able to perform successfully in an individual and team environment. 

Pre-Employment Testing Requirement

Applicants must successfully qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) Test.

Testing Information

Candidates who meet the preferred hiring criteria will be invited to complete the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) test as part of the selection process.

Preparation Resources

To help you prepare, practice materials are available through the Edison Electric Institute (EEI):

• EEI Practice Tests:  EEI Practice Tests
• TECH (Technician Occupations) Practice Test

Important Information

• Eligible candidates will receive an email invitation with instructions for scheduling a proctored testing session.
• Please read the invitation email carefully, as it will contain important information regarding deadlines, testing requirements, and technical support resources.
• Candidates who are not eligible for testing at the time of application may not receive an invitation to test.

Successful completion of the TECH test is required for consideration for this position.