Summary:Are you a skilled chemist passionate about ensuring environmental safety and operational efficiency? Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is seeking a dedicated Chemist to join our team. In this crucial role, you will develop and implement chemistry and environmental programs, conduct complex analyses, and provide essential chemical services to support plant operations across all production sites. Your expertise will help maintain chemical surveillance, ensure safe and continuous plant operations, and uphold the highest standards of industrial hygiene and environmental safety. Responsibilities:
Develop, administer, and control power plant chemistry programs:
¿ Steam Cycle Chemistry.i. Sample, analyze, trend, and control chemistry parameters throughout the steam cycle (condensate, feed-water, boiler water, and steam).ii. Verify laboratory and in-line chemistry instrumentation are accurate and functional.¿ Water Plant Operations and support (filtration, clarification, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, electro-deionization).i. Monitor, troubleshoot, and initiate corrective actions for water and wastewater treatment systems and equipment.¿ Combustion fuel chemistry monitoring.i. Sample, analyze, trend, and control chemistry parameters in the coal and fuel oil systems.¿ Lubricating oil monitoring.i. Provide support for lube oil monitoring (sampling and analyses) as part of a predictive maintenance program.
Assure compliance with Production Operating Sites¿ environmental programs via sampling, analyzing, trending, and control.
¿ Environmental plans ¿ Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plans (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SPPP), and Risk Management Plans (RMPs).¿ Environmental permits ¿ Air Quality Operating Permits, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits, Ash Landfill Permits, and Radioactive Material Licenses.
Provide support in Industrial Hygiene and emergency response.
¿ Maintain and calibrate atmospheric monitors used for confined space and emergency monitoring.¿ Perform Hazmat team duties, including use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and full-face respirators.Qualifications Required:
Bachelor degree in either chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, biology, or other related scientific field; OR other education, training, and work experience that have developed the candidate to a level of a Bachelor degree in a related discipline.
Must have proven laboratory skills, strong mechanical aptitude, good teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Must have or be able to obtain HAZWOPER Technician level (40 hour) certification; State of Nebraska Asbestos Inspector or Supervisor license; EPA Method 9 Opacity certification.
Must hold a valid driver¿s license.
Desired:
Previous power plant and/or water treatment experience.
Have or be able to obtain a State of Nebraska Wastewater Class L Operator certification.
Have or be able to become a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Closing Statement
Salary:$41.19 - $63.16 / HourlyLocal 1483At Omaha Public Power District , we¿re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it. WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties. WE¿RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We¿re dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future. OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people¿s lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We¿re always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are¿wherever you are¿ and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well. Org Marketing Statement EOE: Protected Veterans/DisabilityHow To Apply Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before June 28, 2024. Recruiter: Andrew Ray - [email protected] #LI-RA