What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Technician position at Actalent?
Description:
As a chemical technician, you would support our Utility client's operations and the
environmental group. They also run silica tests. As they become more experiences
they will maintain a water treatment plants.
The plant is looking for a chemistry technician to add to
their Compliance and Support team at the plant
- Will be testing in the power plant (specifically the
scrubbers), water treatment plant & sewage treatment plants
- Our contractors will perform technical and analytical
services essential to the proper operation of a power generating plant
- 98% of this person's role will be working in the power
plant, waste water and sewage treatment plants - doing testing work - will
involve some paperwork (very little portion of the job)
1. Operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility
in support of demineralized water production.
2. Management of boiler water chemistry to support
water/steam cycle operations.
3. Operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment
equipment to ensure discharge compliance.
Duties include
Water sampling and analysis for pH, conductivity, sodium,
silica, and various other parameters. Calibrations and maintenance of
continuous instrumentation. Management of various chemical feed systems for
optimal operation. Data logging, analysis, and response to critical plant
operations.
Skills:
Chemical, Microsoft Office, Water Treatment, Water Quality,
Chemistry, Water Sampling, Chemical Testing
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
HARD SKILLS:
2 years of industrial lab experience. Knowledgeable about
water treatment process, PH reading and monitoring, environmental testing,
environmental sampling, PH chlorine, analytical instrumentation, sodium
analyzers
- BS degree in Chemistry or other field of science with a
minimum of 12 semester hours in Chemistry required
- Experience and competency in the use, calibration and
maintenance of laboratory instrumentation/equipment
-Familiar with water analysis, PH conductivity, simple
calibrations
- Knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems
- Broad knowledge of analytical, inorganic, environmental
and water chemistries
- Detailed knowledge of chemical treatment methods and
operation of water treatment plant is preferred
- Read and understand schematic diagrams and identify plant
water process problems
- Proficiency in various Microsoft applications including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Values continuous learning and teamwork, will be working
on a small team
- Must be able to adapt to changing work duties and to be
able to work with limited supervision
- May be required to handle and unload chemicals on a weekly
basis and regenerate resin (after several months)
SOFT SKILLS:
- Looking for someone who displays high initiative and good
communication skills. This role requires a good deal of initiative to be
successful. They will spend a lot of time working on their own.
- Must be flexible and reliable
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $35,000 - $65,000
