Plant Chemist

Plant Chemist

Requisition ID: 2398

Job Category: Craft / Technical

Location:

Newcastle, OK, US, 73065-3600

Job Description:

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Plant Chemist I

• Job Code: 127990

• Job Grade: 39

JOB SUMMARY

Performs environmental and chemistry-related functions at a power plant to support efficient operation and environmental compliance.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Routine duties based on detailed instruction. Works under direct supervision. Responds to routine questions and problems within standards and guides. Follows established procedures to accomplish requirements of job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures compliance with safety policies and promotes a safety culture by modeling behaviors consistent with Incident and Injury Free (IIF).

• Performs basic environmental compliance functions.

• Performs basic water treatment operation.

• Performs basic boiler chemistry control and cooling water chemistry control.

• Serve as a technical resource to plant personnel.

• Company representative in Environmental agency inspections (e.g., EPA, ODEQ, Corporation Commission).

• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry; Or

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with Two 2 years chemistry experience (i.e. Environmental laboratory, regulatory, Environmental consulting, equivalent military experience, Industrial Environmental, etc.).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May require travel.

• May be required to work non-standard work schedules which includes overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call and call-outs.

• May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.

• Required to work with multi-crafts crews and other groups.

• May work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQMTS

General Requirements

• Occasionally:Sitting

• Occasionally:Pushing

• Occasionally:Pulling

• Occasionally:Reaching

• Occasionally:Repetitive Motions

• Frequently:Standing

• Frequently:Walking

• Frequently:Climbing

• Frequently:Stooping

• Frequently:Kneeling

• Frequently:Crouching

• Frequently:Grasping

• Frequently:Eye/Hand/Foot CoordinationLifting & Other Weight Requirements

• Occasionally:Lifting up to 50 lbs

• Occasionally:Carrying up to 50 lbs

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Other – Some members in this position may be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.

• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;

• The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;

• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Ability to adopt and practice Incident and Injury Free (IIF) philosophy.

• Basic knowledge of the plants water treatment systems.

• Basic knowledge in plant cooling water systems.

• Basic knowledge of the plants environmental compliance and reporting.

• Ability to communicate with individuals at various levels throughout the organization.

• Basic computer skills using MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Access).

• Ability to read and understand environmental regulations, company policies and operating procedures.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in the use of hand tools.

• Ability to take on additional responsibility.

• Demonstrates the ability manage plant RCRA waste.

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

• Pre-Employment Physical

• Audiogram Baseline

• Respiratory History

• Job Specific Physical Assessment

• This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

SALARY RANGE

$62,587 - $78,333