Evergy
Supv Plant Chemist
Requisition:
FOS00HK Department:
Generation - Jeffrey Energy Center Location:
St Marys, KS Pay Range:
$94,600 - $126,100 (Min-Mid) Scheduled Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00 pm coverage; some shift work, evenings, nights, and weekends as required.
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors all water chemistry processes and develops corrective action plans for all water, steam and other auxiliary water systems that support power production activities through the development and application of plant specific water and steam quality limits.
Optimizes chemistry programs and services by providing technically proficient recommendations for corrective action based upon industry best practices and plant operating experience, and provides chemical treatment guidance and training to Operations staff to ensure proper chemical control during off‑shift and weekends.
Supervises laboratory and chemical analysis technicians, developing individual team members for optimum performance, and provides daily observation, instruction, correction and re‑enforcement of team members' knowledge and skills, while maintaining appropriate documentation. Periodically supervises personnel from other departments.
Controls O&M spending by managing overtime, shift schedules, equipment inspections and repairs, and unit performance.
Ensures standards for safety, quality and productivity are met by following established policies and procedures.
Maintains lab records for process and audit purposes.
Implements industry regulations, laws, and standards to integrate current requirements, technology, and plant equipment changes into programs.
Collaborates with other departments to develop and manage a weekly schedule for equipment maintenance and makes daily work assignments that support the weekly schedule.
Shares information openly to foster an atmosphere of trust and cooperation within support and operations groups, creating a strategic framework for effective operation of groups and providing work direction and resources to effectively operate the plant.
Participates in ensuring the plant meets all environmental regulations by maintaining EPA, KDHE, and OSHA compliance of all applicable areas.
Coordinates activities with chemical vendors and contractors.
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years of plant laboratory, maintenance, or operations experience is required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Must have the ability to perform the physical activities of the job (including but not limited to climbing, color vision, depth perception, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, talking, walking, outside work, etc.).
Must be able to read blueprint and electronic schematics.
Capable of handling multiple priorities, visualizing, analyzing and making decisions with limited data, processing information in an orderly, accurate and timely manner, and operating within short time frames.
Able to apply tact, diplomacy, reason, and logic, recognize consequences or erroneous actions, respond quickly, concentrate on tasks and other required functions.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of water treatment chemistry, power plant operations and maintenance, and a working knowledge of metallurgy and materials.
Has general knowledge of mechanical and electrical technology, construction, equipment operation, and engineering concepts.
Expected to model Evergy's Talent Framework Behaviors. Incumbents should be able to demonstrate proficiency in:
Evergy's People First Values: Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Adaptability.
Operational Excellence/Execution: Exerts personal effort and enables the team to achieve performance goals and exhibits a continuous improvement mindset.
Decision Making: Makes informed, objective, timely and ethical decisions.
Talent Management: Takes initiative to develop self and team, acts with a mindset of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creates an environment to attract top talent.
Strategic Mindset: Demonstrates sound strategic thinking, knows the business, exercises judgment, influences, and persuades.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Must possess a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions Work is both indoor and outdoor, in all types of weather and conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance. Must live within 50 minutes' drive time of Jeffrey Energy Center.
Disclaimer Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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FOS00HK Department:
Generation - Jeffrey Energy Center Location:
St Marys, KS Pay Range:
$94,600 - $126,100 (Min-Mid) Scheduled Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00 pm coverage; some shift work, evenings, nights, and weekends as required.
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors all water chemistry processes and develops corrective action plans for all water, steam and other auxiliary water systems that support power production activities through the development and application of plant specific water and steam quality limits.
Optimizes chemistry programs and services by providing technically proficient recommendations for corrective action based upon industry best practices and plant operating experience, and provides chemical treatment guidance and training to Operations staff to ensure proper chemical control during off‑shift and weekends.
Supervises laboratory and chemical analysis technicians, developing individual team members for optimum performance, and provides daily observation, instruction, correction and re‑enforcement of team members' knowledge and skills, while maintaining appropriate documentation. Periodically supervises personnel from other departments.
Controls O&M spending by managing overtime, shift schedules, equipment inspections and repairs, and unit performance.
Ensures standards for safety, quality and productivity are met by following established policies and procedures.
Maintains lab records for process and audit purposes.
Implements industry regulations, laws, and standards to integrate current requirements, technology, and plant equipment changes into programs.
Collaborates with other departments to develop and manage a weekly schedule for equipment maintenance and makes daily work assignments that support the weekly schedule.
Shares information openly to foster an atmosphere of trust and cooperation within support and operations groups, creating a strategic framework for effective operation of groups and providing work direction and resources to effectively operate the plant.
Participates in ensuring the plant meets all environmental regulations by maintaining EPA, KDHE, and OSHA compliance of all applicable areas.
Coordinates activities with chemical vendors and contractors.
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years of plant laboratory, maintenance, or operations experience is required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Must have the ability to perform the physical activities of the job (including but not limited to climbing, color vision, depth perception, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, talking, walking, outside work, etc.).
Must be able to read blueprint and electronic schematics.
Capable of handling multiple priorities, visualizing, analyzing and making decisions with limited data, processing information in an orderly, accurate and timely manner, and operating within short time frames.
Able to apply tact, diplomacy, reason, and logic, recognize consequences or erroneous actions, respond quickly, concentrate on tasks and other required functions.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of water treatment chemistry, power plant operations and maintenance, and a working knowledge of metallurgy and materials.
Has general knowledge of mechanical and electrical technology, construction, equipment operation, and engineering concepts.
Expected to model Evergy's Talent Framework Behaviors. Incumbents should be able to demonstrate proficiency in:
Evergy's People First Values: Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Adaptability.
Operational Excellence/Execution: Exerts personal effort and enables the team to achieve performance goals and exhibits a continuous improvement mindset.
Decision Making: Makes informed, objective, timely and ethical decisions.
Talent Management: Takes initiative to develop self and team, acts with a mindset of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creates an environment to attract top talent.
Strategic Mindset: Demonstrates sound strategic thinking, knows the business, exercises judgment, influences, and persuades.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Must possess a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions Work is both indoor and outdoor, in all types of weather and conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance. Must live within 50 minutes' drive time of Jeffrey Energy Center.
Disclaimer Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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