RRE O&M Chemistry Technician II
| Company | Duke Energy |
|---|---|
| Location | Danville, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- High School/GED degree
- Valid driver’s license
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated basic computer skills utilizing windows applications, emails and work management software
- Demonstrated mechanical, electrical or I&C experience
- Ability to wear all required safety equipment and work in confined spaces
- Ability to pass respiratory physical and wear all personal protective equipment
- Ability to undergo training and participate in specialty team training, including Fire Brigade, Confined Space, Rescue, Hazmat & First Responder
- Ability to attend various training classes and successfully complete an employee development and qualifications program (EDQP)
- Successful completion of EEI’s Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and/or Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS)
- Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF)
- This position contains a weight restriction of 325 pounds as an essential function of the job.
Responsibilities
- Following approved procedures for the start-up, shutdown, normal operations, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of all equipment and systems at the coal generating facility
- Familiarity with emergency procedures to follow during periods of abnormal operation
- Accountable for knowing and adhering to all location safety procedures including red tagging and personal protective equipment
- Performing maintenance of plant equipment, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating equipment
- Monitoring equipment performance through test, analysis, and report variances.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor Chemistry
- NC Wastewater Treatment Certification
- NC Water Treatment Certification
- Demonstrated experience or abilities in monitoring and troubleshooting equipment in fluid system operation (pumps, valves, boilers, etc.)
- Experience or training in computer-controlled equipment
- Experience in the safe handling of hazardous chemicals
- Demonstrated experience working with mechanical and electrical equipment
- Working knowledge of generating station systems and equipment
- Demonstrated experience or abilities in monitoring and maintaining water chemistry in a fossil power plant
- Experience in safe handling of hazardous chemicals, such as acid, caustic soda, aluminum and chlorine
- Demonstrated experience with reverse osmosis
- Demonstrated understanding of WET FGD Systems and experience with FGD process stream sampling, analysis and data interpretation
- Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining powdered resin condensate polishers
- Demonstrated skills, attitude and ability to work safely
- Demonstrated positive work attitude, initiative and the ability to work effectively with others
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work independently without the need of close supervision, but can also function well in a team environment
- Demonstrated experience or training in hazardous material spills, fire brigade and first responder
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experiences.