Supv Plant Chemist

JOB TITLE: Supv Plant Chemist
REQUISITION: FOS00HK
DEPARTMENT: Generation - Jeffrey Energy Center
LOCATION: St Marys, KS
PAY RANGE: $91,600 - $122,100 (Min-Mid)

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00 pm coverage; some shift work, evenings, nights, and weekends as required.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the Director of Operations at Jeffrey Energy Center and is the chemistry subject matter expert responsible for managing the reliability, safety, and operation of all water chemistry related activities. These activities include developing sound chemistry standards and procedures. Monitoring all water chemistry processes and developing corrective action plans, minimizing chemistry-induced component failures in all steam and water pressure piping and ultra-pure water production systems. Supervising collective bargaining unit employees. Overseeing both capital and O&M spending for the Chemistry Department. Identifying areas of need for capital improvements. Establishing QA/QC procedures, trending, reporting, and statistical evaluation for data validity. Promoting safety and training functions for the purpose of achieving Company and plant goals and objectives. Develops and provides chemistry training for all personnel as needed. Openly communicates information to the appropriate departments at all levels.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Monitors all water chemistry processes and develops corrective action plans for all water, steam and other auxiliary water systems that supports power production activities through the development and application of plant specific water and steam quality limits
* Optimizes chemistry programs and services by providing technically proficient recommendations for corrective action based upon industry best practices and plant operating experience and provides chemical treatment guidance and training to Operations staff to ensure proper chemical control during off-shift and weekends.
* Supervises laboratory and chemical analysis technicians. Develops individual team members for optimum performance. Provides daily observation, instruction, correction and re-enforcement of team members' knowledge and skills and maintain appropriate documentation. Periodically supervises personnel from other departments.
* Controls O&M spending by managing overtime, shift schedules, equipment inspections and repairs, and unit performance.
* Ensures standards for safety, quality and productivity are met by following established policies and procedures.
* Maintains lab records for process and audit purposes
* Implements industry regulations, laws, and standards for the purpose of integrating current requirements, technology, and plant equipment changes into programs.
* Collaborates with other departments to develop and manage a weekly schedule for equipment maintenance and makes daily work assignments that support the weekly schedule.
* Shares information openly to foster an atmosphere of trust and cooperation within support and operations groups. Creates a strategic framework for the effective operation of groups; and provides work direction and resources to effectively operate the plant.
* Participates in ensuring the plant meets all environmental regulations by maintaining EPA, KDHE, and OSHA compliance of all applicable areas.
* Coordinates activities with chemical vendors and contractors.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years of plant laboratory, maintenance, or operations experience is required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to perform the physical activities of the job (Includes but not limited to climbing, color vision, depth perception, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, talking, walking, outside work, etc.).
• Must be able to read blueprint and electronic schematics.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities, visualize, analyze and make decisions with limited data, process information in an orderly, accurate and timely manner, and operate within short time frames.
• Able to apply tact, diplomacy, reason and logic, recognize consequences or erroneous actions, respond quickly, concentrate on tasks and other required functions.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of water treatment chemistry, power plant operations and maintenance, and a working knowledge of metallurgy and materials.
• General knowledge of mechanical and electrical technology, construction, equipment operation, and engineering concepts is required.
• Expected to model Evergy's Talent Framework Behaviors, the foundation for HOW we do our jobs at Evergy. At a minimum, incumbents should be able to demonstrate their ability to progressively develop and exhibit these skills at a proficient level:
• Evergy's People First Values: Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Adaptability
  o Operational Excellence/Execution: Exerts personal effort and enables the team to achieve performance goals and exhibits a continuous improvement mindset
  o Decision Making: Makes informed, objective, timely and ethical decisions
  o Talent Management: Takes initiate to develop self and team, acts with a mindset of diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an environment to attract top talent
  o Strategic Mindset: Demonstrates sound strategic thinking, knows the business, exercises judgment, influences and persuades.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions: Work is both indoor and outdoor, in all types of weather and conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance. Must live within 50 minutes' drive time of Jeffrey Energy Center.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.