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DESC Cope Generating Station is seeking an Associate Chemistry Technician, Chemistry Technician or a Senior Chemistry Technician.  This is for one open position located at Cope Generating Station located in Cope, South Carolina. This position will be filled at the level equivalent to the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Chemistry Technician reports directly to the Operations Training Supervisor.

Responsible include: 

• Collecting samples of plant processes that include water treatment, condensate, feedwater and wastewater. 
• Performing chemical analyses of plant processes and providing direction for control and adjustment of process chemistry.  
• Performing analyses of plant water and wastewater, to ensure compliance with the requirements of the plant's environmental permits.  
• Providing guidance to plant personnel in matters of chemistry such as material safety and chemical spill response.  
• Maintaining/calibrating in-line chemistry analyzers.  
• Operating and maintaining a water treatment facility to produce all process water used at the station.  
• Operating and regenerating ultra-pure demineralized water system to ensure clean condensate and feedwater for the station.  
• Inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory, process, and environmental equipment located both on and off the plant site.  
• Performing required environmental samples and inspections.  
• Occasional overtime/call outs are required.  
• Must be able to provide coverage for weekend rotations (every other weekend) and including some holidays.  
• Additional responsibilities include performing other duties as directed by the Operations Training Supervisor in support of facility operations.

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

Associate Chemistry Technician

BA/BS in related discipline is preferred.   An associate degree and 2+ years of directly related experience OR high school and 5 years of directly related experience that demonstrates knowledge of relevant fundamental theories, principles, and concepts

Chemistry Technician

BA/BS in related discipline is preferred.  An associate degree and 3+ years of directly related experience OR high school and 7 years of directly related experience that demonstrates knowledge of relevant fundamental theories, principles, and concepts

Senior Chemistry Technician

BA/BS in related discipline is preferred.  An associate degree and 5+ years of directly related experience OR high school and 10+ years of directly related experience that demonstrates knowledge of relevant fundamental theories, principles, and concepts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for All Levels:

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and laboratory concepts and techniques.  
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.  
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Ability to analyze and organize information.  
• Must be able to work in chemical protective gear including breathing apparatus and maintain annual respirator qualification.  
• Must be able to work in an industrial environment that can be hot, cold, noisy, and dirty. 
• Must be able to qualify to operate fork trucks and man lifts.  
• The job is physically demanding, and the successful candidate must be fit for duty including able to lift and carry 50 pounds of material, climb a ladder, work in heated and cold environments, walk up and down stairways, walk up and down steep pond dike slopes, walk on catwalks over open water or spaces, don a respirator, access the top of large outside water or fuel oil storage tanks, work on elevated working platforms, climb scaffold, work inside vessels, and perform any other plant activity.  
• Must be mechanically inclined and willing and able to respond to emergency callouts.   
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft applications and other related software is required.  
• Good communication and organizational skills are required.  
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus are essential.  
• The position interacts with operations and maintenance personnel within the plant and with individuals from various departments elsewhere in the company. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a South Carolina Physical/Chemical Wastewater D License (or Higher) as part of the job.  

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Associate

Preferred Discipline(s):  Biology, Chemisty

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Associate Chemistry Technician

• A South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Level D Physical/Chemical License is preferred
   

Chemistry Technician/Senior Chemistry Technician

• A South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Level D Physical/Chemical License is required.

Bath County Power Station only: Waste Water (Cass IV) License. Potable Water License

Exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals.  Standing for prolonged periods of time.