Chemist 1st Year

Job Posting End Date

05-22-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we are more than just an energy company- we are a team of dedicated professionals dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you.

Job Description

We are seeking a Chemist 1st year to join our team. This role will be responsible for the performance of routine chemical analyses and testing. Assist in performing more complex activities with instruction and monitoring by more senior personnel such as troubleshooting, problem solving, and data collection. Follow established procedures requiring the application of fundamental scientific knowledge and skills in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Monitor boiler water quality by use of standardized tests, operate and monitor plant sewage treatment plant (plant specific), operate and monitor plant water treatment facility, operate and monitor cooling tower chemistry (plant specific), monitor drinking water (plant specific), monitor scrubber chemistry (plant specific). Conduct sampling and perform tasks associated with federal and state laws associated with water and wastewater. Understand and follow site specific permits and obtain state licensing as required. Participate in continuous improvement activities.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL RESIDE WITHIN 1 HOUR DRIVE TIME TO KNOX LEE POWERPLANT

Chemist 1st Year

What You'll Do:

What We're Looking For:

Chemist 1st Year

Education requirements: High school diploma or GED. Associate degree in science or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.

Work Experience No Experience Required. Possess Basic Computer Skills.

Required License(s)/Certification(s): Possess valid state driver's license.

Other Requirement:

What You'll Get:

$34.61 per Hour

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U074-S39

Compensation Range:

$34.61-34.61 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

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