Chemical Technician I

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Duties & Responsibilities

      Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Communicates technical information on the condition of plant chemical-related processes/equipment to management and other technical personnel.
• Supports chemical-related troubleshooting activities on power plant systems and equipment.
• Ensures Company resources are used in a cost-effective manner.
• Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental programs and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Operates lab equipment and performs chemical analysis and calculations
• Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them.
• Collects process and environmental samples to support plant production and regulatory compliance.
• Collects data and monitors performance of plant chemical treatment systems.
• Supports chemical cleaning activities if required.
• Maintains proper QA/QC documentation.
• Obtain and maintain TCEQ water license for potable water sampling.
• Maintains chemical inventories as needed.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment and/or out of doors work environment.  (Including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations).
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle, Texas Driver’s License.
• Work overtime as required including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Requires occasional travel outside service area.
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, gloves, etc.)          
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of 8 college hours in Chemistry and 2 years of power plant chemical experience OR 4 years of industrial / chemical plant experience.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work overtime as required including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Working knowledge of chemistry principles, laboratory techniques, and lab equipment operation.
• Ability to understand the effects of chemical analysis results on plant operations.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to operate process systems.
• Ability to use a personal computer and associated software applications to enter and evaluate data and create reports.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written).
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Ability to perform as a team member or leader in a cross-functional team environment and achieve consensus decisions.
• Ability to use basic math and algebra to perform calculations.
• Ability to read, create and follow written procedures and technical documents.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to connect and disconnect equipment and perform minor adjustments on lab equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds to perform duties and responsibilities

Please Note:  Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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