Chemical Technician - Plant Daniel

This position involves performing technical and analytical services essential to the efficient operation of a power generation plant. The primary responsibilities include water treatment and chemical analysis of water, wastewater, and fuels, with the aim of providing chemical protection for steam generating equipment and minimizing outages caused by corrosion and deposits in steam cycle components. Additionally, the position focuses on minimizing efficiency losses and potential replacements of steam generating, condensing, and turbine mechanical components.

Compliance with governmental environmental regulations pertaining to water discharges is also a key duty in this role.

Operate and maintain water treatment plant equipment to produce demineralized water and service water for various plant applications.

Conduct sampling of water, wastewater, and metal deposits.

Perform analytical testing and monitor and sample plant effluents.

Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Manage inventory of chemicals and laboratory consumables.

Oversee the handling and transportation of bulk chemicals and unloading.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or another scientific field, with a minimum of 12 semester hours in Chemistry.

Experience and proficiency in the use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, with knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques.

2 years of industrial experience preferred.

Broad knowledge of analytical, inorganic, environmental, and water chemistries.

Understanding of chemical treatment methods and the operation of water treatment plants.

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, interpret schematic diagrams, and identify water process problems.

Proficiency in various Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated initiative and a strong focus on safety.

Value continuous learning and thrive in a teamwork‑oriented environment.

Adaptability to changing work duties and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 17354

Job Category:
Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule:

Full time

Company:
Mississippi Power