Chemist I

Overview:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Operates and maintains the Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) Plant Laboratory facility and material analysis equipment to

provide accurate data and recommendations supporting SNG Plant Operations. Performs research, analysis, and

experimentation on liquid, solid and gaseous materials, substances, and compounds for quality control, and quantitative

and qualitative analysis. Interprets analysis results, provides reports and recommendations to ensure optimal plant

production and reliability. Responsible for laboratory safety and analysis equipment operation, reliability, and

maintenance.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

properties, utilizing such techniques as gas chromatography, spectroscopy and spectrophotometry, bomb calorimetry, and qualitative analysis. This includes daily gas chromatography of naphtha, SNG, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide, carbonate solution, and boiler feedwater.

of the water Demineralizer System. Tests water for pH, silica, conductivity, alkalinity, additives, residuals, etc.

function is within optimal parameters. Runs gas chromatography on SNG, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. Analyzes carbonate solution using spectrometry.

Operations to plan the replacement of catalyst and other media.

Public Utilities Commission rules spelled out in General Order 9 and Tariff for Utility Gas Service.

corrective actions. Prepares technical reports summarizing and detailing these findings.

and catalysts. Prepares documents for the SNG Plant’s Management of Change (MOC) process.

help troubleshoot process irregularities and optimize plant performance. Provides training as necessary.

OTHER FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

daily plant performance reports, processing receipts and allocations for FTZ filings, and checking the SNG btu for

utility billing.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Work Experience:

Teams, and Copilot.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience:

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

Preferred Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation: