At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse water chemistry and ensure compliance with industry standards in a power plant.
- Company: Join a modern power generation company focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on plant performance while developing your chemistry skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in laboratory testing and knowledge of water chemistry required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine sampling and analysis of boiler water, cooling water, condensate, and process water.
- Monitor boiler and cooling water chemistry to ensure compliance with operational specifications and industry standards.
- Analyse laboratory results, identify trends, and investigate abnormal findings.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and calibration documentation.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
- Verify chemical dosing programmes and support adjustments where required.
- Assist in troubleshooting chemistry-related process issues to minimise equipment corrosion, scaling, and fouling.
- Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
- Ensure all laboratory work complies with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory and plant operations.
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Chemist, Plant Chemist, Power Plant Chemist, Water Chemist, or in a similar laboratory-based role.
- Practical laboratory experience performing analytical testing and interpreting results.
- Knowledge of boiler water and cooling water chemistry.
- Experience using laboratory equipment such as p H meters, conductivity meters, spectrophotometers, titration equipment, and dissolved oxygen analysers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and produce technical reports.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operational teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work within a modern power generation environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Power Plant Chemist in Bristol employer: Adepto Technical Recruitment
As a Senior Project Manager at our company, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and collaboration across multiple manufacturing sites in the EMEA region. We offer competitive benefits, a commitment to employee growth through leadership development opportunities, and a chance to make a significant impact on strategic capital investment projects. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values excellence and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
Adepto Technical Recruitment Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Power Plant Chemist in Bristol
Analytical Testing
Boiler Water Chemistry
Cooling Water Chemistry
Laboratory Instrument Operation
pH Meter Usage
Conductivity Meter Usage
Spectrophotometer Usage
