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Job Title: Chemical Technician Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Chemical Technician to provide technical and analytical services essential to the operation of a fossil fuel power plant. This role involves working in a dynamic environment, where safety and compliance with environmental regulations are of utmost importance.

Responsibilities

+ Work safely and be accountable for your safety and the safety of your coworkers.

+ Provide chemical protection of steam generating equipment to minimize outages due to corrosion and deposits in steam/water cycle components.

+ Minimize efficiency loss and potential replacement of water treatment, steam generating, condensing, and turbine mechanical components.

+ Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and health regulations, including ash pond inspections, dikes and wells reporting, and drinking water reporting.

+ Operate and maintain a water treatment plant for the production of de-ionized/ultra-pure water.

+ Conduct sampling of water, boiler/turbine cleaning samples, oil, coal ash, and metal deposits.

+ Perform analytical testing and monitor plant effluents and Flue Gas Desulphurization (scrubber).

+ Calibrate and maintain laboratory and online equipment and instrumentation.

+ Maintain bulk chemical and laboratory supplies inventory.

+ Assist regulatory compliance personnel to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and health regulations.

+ Operate condensate polishers and provide equipment clearances according to plant clearance procedures.

+ Operate and maintain sewage treatment plants.

+ Perform duties in the main lab and Water Analysis labs.

+ Perform QA/QC on instrumentation and maintain and calibrate bench-top instrumentation.

+ Inventory lab equipment and reagent chemicals.

+ Generate water quality reports and collect regulatory water samples.

+ Conduct air in leakage surveys and ensure all laboratory areas meet housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

+ BS or BA degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (minimum of 12 semester hours of chemistry).

+ Experience and competency in the use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation/equipment.

+ Knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques.

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

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

+ Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read and understand schematic diagrams, and identify plant water process problems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous experience in a large water treatment facility is preferred, including operating and maintaining clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis, and de-ionization systems.

+ High level of knowledge of chemical treatment methods and operation of water treatment plant is preferred.

+ Ability to understand mechanical and electrical theories and fundamentals.

+ Understanding handling requirements of hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

+ Ability to read and interpret information presented in graphic form, such as blueprints, diagrams, drawings, graphs, and plots.

Work Environment

This position requires working in a power plant environment, which involves fieldwork and getting hands dirty. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Once trained, the role requires weekend work on a rotational basis, including being on-call. On scheduled weekends, the schedule follows a 10-day on, 4-day off pattern. The environment may include exposure to fly ash, coal dust, chemical fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as protective eyewear, natural fiber or fire-retardant clothing, and steel-toe or composite-toed shoes. Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments and perform physical activities while wearing respirators is required. Must be comfortable with extreme noise and vibration and working around moving equipment or objects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.