Laboratory Technician - GGS

Position Summary

Maintain positive control of system chemistry for the GGS units in support of safe and reliable operation. Monitor, operate and maintain laboratory equipment required for chemistry control. Conduct tests and analyses to determine equipment condition and in support of troubleshooting efforts. Due to the close proximity of GGS and Canaday Power Station, this position helps to support both facilities as plant conditions/resources dictate and will provide assistance to the site environmental coordinator in regard to environmental regulatory programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze boiler, condensate, and auxiliary water system samples; monitor boiler, condensate, and auxiliary water system parameters; and adjust treatment as required to maintain system parameters within prescribed limits for the GGS units.
• Monitor, adjust, and verify proper operation of analyzers and recorders, and prepare chemicals to be used in various lab tests.
• Collect and test coal samples for proximate/ultimate analysis; perform pulverizer fineness testing.
• Collect and test fly ash samples for inorganic and pulverizer fineness analysis as required.
• Perform cathodic protection surveys.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry OR Associate’s degree in Chemistry plus two years’ experience preferred. Also accepted: high school diploma/GED plus four years relevant experience OR other laboratory work experience (military) demonstrating that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties.

Experience preferred in water treatment processes (including Reverse Osmosis and demineralizer systems), power plant, or related industrial work environment.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Employees & Teamwork / Diversity & Inclusion
• Integrity / Excellence
• Public Service / Environmental Stewardship
• Safety

Pay

Hourly Pay Grade 13. Starting salary range: $41.91 – $52.39 per hour. Employees may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program (AIP) which can supplement total compensation.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid medical leave
• Training opportunities
• Additional benefits as part of the competitive package

Travel

Travel required may fluctuate by business need; details will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.