Chemical Technician - Bowmanville, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation

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Bowmanville, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Bowmanville, ON, CA, L1C 3Z8
Req ID:42967
Status:Contract (up to 24 months)
Education Level: Post-Secondary education in Chemistry or Laboratory Sciences
Location:

Darlington/Bowmanville, ON
Shifts(s): Rotating Days/Nights
Deadline to Apply:June 1, 2023- OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.- Now we've set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar.

We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.
BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a resultsoriented

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Chemical Technician to join our team in our Chemical Lab located at our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, located in Bowmanville, Ontario.

Reporting to the Manager, Chemistry and Environment, the

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Chemical Technician will work in a team of innovative experts in the chemical and environmental side of our industrial generating utility organization. They will be expected to maintain established quality control standards, compile records for analytical study and work in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company's commitment to growing its social license.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide chemical and environmental technical expertise as they relate to the workplace, including workplace hazards. Work with environmental and health and safety legislation and chemical and waste management as it affects the workplace. Carry out both routine and nonstandard tests and analyses, associated with station chemistry, hazardous material identification, water treatment, and environmental monitoring processes associated within an industrial plant environment. Make recommendations associated with system chemistry including the water treatment plant and other areas of the station.
Assist in the implementation of local and corporate programs relative to concerns regarding environmental legislation, waste management, contaminated lands, emergency preparedness and response plans, and health and safety issues.
Carry out a variety of measurements including testing of chemical or environmental related equipment and processes to recognized standards and procedures.
Perform sampling and analyses according to established procedures. Perform various tests as required on a routine and nonroutine basis.
Participate in commissioning activities associated with plant modifications, equipment startups and maintenance programs.
Participate in the development and maintenance of a reporting system to provide feedback for controlling work, materials, costs, and other purposes.
Initiate or require corrective actions to address adverse system trends. These actions must be compliant with approved, applicable governance.
Assist in the development and implementation of new chemical testing procedures and methods.
Hold required regulatory licenses required to perform the duties.
Responsible for all aspects of operating assigned equipment and systems. Perform basic maintenance for instruments and sampling equipment.
Accountable for the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others, in accordance with technical/ operating procedures and standards, and includes the development of technical/operating solutions to problems.

EDUCATION

Post secondary education in chemistry or laboratory science (i.e., Chemical Technology diploma or a Chemistry degree Diploma in chemistry, chemical engineering or environmental science)

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 2+ years laboratory experience in a related industry is strongly preferred.
Related Industries such as: Nuclear Generating Stations, Thermal Generating Stations, Refineries/Steel Mills/Paper Mills, Chemical manufacturers and Nuclear Laboratories
Work planning and execution skills
Knowledge of chemical analytical procedures
Knowledge of online instrumentation
Knowledge of laboratory QA/QC programs
Knowledge of environmental monitoring systems
Knowledge of laboratory safety principles
Knowledge of theoretical chemistry principles
Experience working with LIMS (lab information management system) would be an asset.
Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Hold a valid Driver's License
WHY OPG?
At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change.

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