Chemical Laboratory Supervisor

Description

The Chemical Laboratory Supervisor leads laboratory operations, ensuring accurate chemical analysis and compliance with environmental standards. This role oversees boiler water chemistry, fuels lab operations, oil analysis, and chemical optimization of the Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) system. The supervisor ensures environmental monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance for water and solid waste systems while fostering a strong safety and performance culture.

Merom Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1080-MW rated coal-fired power plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Laboratory & Chemical Management

Direct and optimize boiler water chemistry and chemical feed systems.

Oversee chemical monitoring and control for FGD, IUCS, WWT, and auxiliary systems (Cooling Water, Circulating Water, Well Water, Bottom Ash).

Maintain high availability of laboratory equipment and ensure accurate testing. Environmental Compliance

Coordinate water and solid waste monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.

Ensure compliance with permits and regulatory requirements; respond to environmental events. Leadership & Training

Supervise laboratory staff; provide coaching, performance evaluations, and training.

Conduct weekly safety and information meetings; promote a positive work environment. Project & Process Improvement

Manage outage contractors and chemical/environmental design projects.

Develop operational procedures to maintain chemical balance and optimize system efficiency. Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum 5 years technical experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications:

Class D Wastewater Certification (within 1 year)

WT2 and DSS Drinking Water Certification (within 6 months) Skills:

Strong knowledge of chemical processes and environmental compliance.

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency in work planning, organization, and coaching. Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

All plant employees are expected to work safely at all times. Working at the power plant may involve:

Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.

Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear.

Working near high-voltage equipment and operating heavy machinery, with proper training and safety protocols.

Entry into confined spaces and potentially hazardous environments, often accompanied by exposure to loud machinery and equipment.

Physical activities including walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders/stairs, operating large valves, and performing tasks requiring up to 50 lbs. of pulling, turning, lifting, or carrying.

Exposure to extreme heat and cold.

Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating switches, pushbuttons, and other controls.

Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Participation in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as ongoing random drug testing.

Compliance with strict smoking restrictions in and around the facility.