Union Chemical Engineer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
Direct and support chemical technicians to assure chemical and environmental compliance for boiler water and environmental chemistry. Performs chemical department functions such as maintaining chemistry and environmental compliance and making budget and safety decisions in an electric generating station.
Essential Functions

• Supervises union hourly chemical technicians and Chemical Technical Trainers.
• Documents and evaluates employee performance
• Enforces company policies
• Researches and conducts grievance hearings. Interprets and applies company /union contract.
• With the assistance of the Chemical Technical Trainers, trains and certifies apprentice technicians for step progression and job qualification.
• Coaches technicians for job performance
• Maintains Chemical and Environmental Compliance
• Analyzes power plant chemistry data, coach employees for corrective action to maintain compliance.
• Solves water, oil, and environmental chemistry problems. Institutes corrective action.
• Administers action to maintain or regain chemical and environmental compliance.
• Applies statistical analysis to maintain QA/QC compliance.
• Reviews environmental reports, initiate corrective action to maintain compliance.
• Performs equipment inspections and institute chemical feed changes.
• Planning and Organization:
• Organizes work force, plans daily and outage work, for chemical technicians, follows-up to assure completion.
• Identifies needs, plans, and assigns preventative maintenance. Verifies completion.
• Safety
• Administers inspections and calibrations for safety equipment.
• Maintains Compliance with OSHA Laboratory Standards.
• Conducts or directs safety meetings and follow up action.
• Budgeting and Cost control
• Budget for expenditures. Generates corrective action to meet budget
• Initiates capital and O&M projects.
• Manages capital projects
• Communicates issues to management and hourly employees that may affect plant operation.
• Schedules and tracks training for apprentices to ensure on-time completion of apprenticeship milestones.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 4+ years Equivalent college chemistry/science experience (chemistry or science courses equivalent to associate degree hours or 8 years of power plant work experience
• 4+ years in supervisory experience

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• 10+ years supervisory experience
• 10+ years power plant experience
• Certified Material Selection/Design Specialist-NACE Upon Hire

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.comor 1-888-640-3320

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*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

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