Plant Chemical Technician

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Plant Chemical Technician in our Oak Creek, WI Elmroad Generating Station or Oak Creek Power Plant location.

Job Summary

Maintain the chemical laboratory as well as the chemical and water analysis systems. Responsibilities also include performing scheduled and special chemical testing on boiler water, cooling water, wastewater (WPDES system) and de-mineralizer and analyzing the results in order to determine the best course of action with the goal of maximizing efficiency and life expectancy of plant equipment.

Job Responsibilities

- Maintain the chemical laboratory as well as the chemical and water analysis systems.

- Perform scheduled and special chemical testing on boiler water, cooling water, wastewater (WPDES system), demineralizer and Reverse Osmosis system.

- Analyzing the results in order to determine the best course of action with the goal of maximizing efficiency and life expectancy of plant equipment.

- Clean, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance, including installing and replacing spare parts of all plant chemical/water instrumentation.

- Use electronic and/or mechanical test instruments to monitor plant chemical parameters for the purpose of troubleshooting, analyzing, and tuning

- Perform sampling for required DNR reporting and environmental compliance

Minimum Qualifications

- Applicant must have either a two-year associate degree in Chemical Technology or equivalent; a bachelor's degree with a minor in Chemistry; or a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Testing Requirements

Technician Selection System (TECH)-Technician level: Ability to use numerical information presented in drawings, prints, and graphs to solve arithmetic problems, ability to use symbols and codes to locate objects on a map, comprehension of pictured mechanical principles, and the ability to read, apply rules and make decisions based upon written information.

End Date: 08/29/2025

Minimum Posting Range: $28.66

Maximum Posting Range: $47.77

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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