Job Information
Talen Energy Chemist - Year 1 in Colstrip, Montana
Starting Pay: 41.39/hour with annual increases
Job Summary
Under direction of the Shift Team Leader, the Chemist is responsible to support plant operation by provided process control and troubleshooting. Typically this position requires working rotating shifts including night shifts, weekends and holidays. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Conduct, analyze and validate process control tests, mainly water, to provide efficiency data for long and short-term operations decisions.
Monitor and troubleshoot plant processes daily to anticipate problems and underlying causes before they become emergencies and report findings to appropriate individuals.
Perform troubleshooting analysis for boiler tube leaks, condenser tube leaks and Glycol excursions.
Document and validate test results within the performance and results database.
Identify standards and define performance measures for equipment and systems processes with input from system engineers.
Support plant operations for Colstrip Power Plant.
Contribute to, support, communicate and adhere to site-wide technical and business directions, including Business Plan, Equipment Strategies and other implemented Reliability Based Production processes and business rules.
General cleaning of areas worked in in.
It is understood that this list of major duties and responsibilities is not an inclusive list and that other duties and responsibilities, which may include helping others in the same or different departments, may be assigned by supervision.
Regular attendance and diligent work habits required
Other Job Functions
Must be able to learn and understand fossil fuel plant process systems.
Must be able to analyze and research for actual causes.
Must be able to think beyond own functional unit when solving problems.
Must maintain Colstrip Power Plant safety procedures and safe work practices.
Must communicate effectively, both written and oral.
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or closely related science field.
Must have basic computer skills.
License or Certificate Requirements
Valid Drivers’ License
Passed or be able to pass the Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing.
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .
Talen owns and operates approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States primarily in PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.
We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at TalenEnergyRecruitment@talenenergy.com