Power Plant Chemist
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Job No: 498154
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid
At LCRA, we are searching for a driven Plant Chemistry Specialist to join our Power Generation Reliability team! In this role you will provide and/or advise others on boiler water/steam cycle chemistry and cooling water oversight and compliance with industry guidelines (EPRI / IAPWS). We will rely on your expertise on corrosion generation and transport rates, water treatment systems, performance metrics, and boiler chemical cleaning. Daily responsibility will include pretreatment of water supply and manage chemical vendors for the power plant chemistry programs affecting fossil generation. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of your work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and focusing on safety!
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You will be trusted to:
- Analyze operational problems, provide root cause of process chemistry upsets, and
recommends solutions and appropriate corrective practices and actions.
- Participate in Boiler / HRSG chemical condition assessment, water treatment equipment
maintenance assessment, and other related equipment assessments. Maintain a boiler
condition scorecard for LCRA boilers / HRSG’s using industry best practices.
- Monitor Flue Gas Desulfurization equipment performance.
- Interpret analytical results of short-term and long-term trends and of collected sample results.
- Provide experienced assistance in water chemistry and water treatment system equipment
research, procurement, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Advise plant teams based on data and/or expert consultation and problem solving.
- Oversee specialty chemical vendor expectations and results at plant sites.
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You qualify with:
- Four or more years of experience in in any combination of water/wastewater treatment, water analysis, condensate polishing, fossil fuel analysis, boiler condition assessment, Flue Gas Desulfurization and environmental compliance for fossil fuel power plant applications or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in chemistry, engineering, or relevant scientific field.
- Advanced degree(s) in chemistry, engineering or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license
You are a great fit with:
Experience in power plant water chemistry field.
Experience analyzing data.
Experience in collaborating with others in a team environment.
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You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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