We are seeking a highly skilled Station Chemist to join our team in Millmerran, Queensland. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing chemical and environmental services and support for the operation of the Power Station.
Job Description
The Station Chemist will be responsible for carrying out specific investigations of a technical nature, recommending changes to improve plant and process performance and efficiency, and providing specialist technical support as requested.
* Monitor and take appropriate action to ensure that the Unit Chemistry and Water Treatment Plant are kept within best practice standards for supercritical boiler and turbine plant along with the power station overall
* Manage contractors and consultants used in Unit Chemistry and Water Treatment Plant issues
* Operate and coordinate the water treatment system effectively to the set standards, actively looking at minimising operational costs by monitoring, fault finding, reporting, and taking corrective action
* Work closely with the Operations Coordinator and the Operations Engineer to ensure that the plant is operating at its optimum for the conditions at the time
* Complete plant routine inspections and tests and design and implement systems to audit plant process performance so variances from standards can be highlighted
* Provide support for the management of hazardous chemicals, including preparation of hazardous chemical risk assessments
* Manage the laboratory and laboratory services and contracts, ensuring systems of work and procedures are safe and effective and the chemical analysis database records are maintained and reported on to internal and external parties as required
Required Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* Tertiary qualifications (Degree) in Science or Engineering specialising in applied chemistry, chemistry, or chemical engineering field
* Minimum 3 years of experience as a Station Chemist or in a similar role within the oil and gas industry with experience in a power station plant
* Demonstrated experience in power station chemical operations and practices, with a working knowledge of laboratory techniques and water treatment plant processes
* Ability to plan and schedule chemical plant operation, to read and understand technical drawings and technical manuals, and solve operational problems
* Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and data analysis software
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
* Thorough understanding of relevant safety, environmental, and quality control regulations
* Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
* Supercritical plant operation experience
* Background of Environmental management of power station operation
* Knowledge of characteristics of Coal and Diesel used in power stations, and the characteristics of Ash produced by coal fired power stations
* Experience in operation of Water treatment membrane systems including Ultra filtration, Reverse Osmosis and Electro Deionization, and ion exchange
* Formal Training in industrial radiation safety
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including a comprehensive health and wellbeing program, opportunities for professional development and career advancement, flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance, employee discounts on various products and services and a collaborative and inclusive company culture.
Others
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation committed to excellence and innovation in the Energy sector. If you are passionate about making a difference in the mining and energy industry, we encourage you to apply now.