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Job Summary:

The Chemistry Supervisor is responsible for all chemical processes within the power plant site as well as supervising Chemical Technicians to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures as well as safety and environmental regulations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Promotes productivity and teamwork in assigned area with open communication, timely decision making, and use of personal leadership skills to set high standards of performance while providing the direction necessary to achieve that performance
Promotes and supports the development of technical, leadership, and business skills of employees to carry out responsibilities in a competitive environment
Provides regular feedback to employees on their performance to allow them to capitalize on their strengths and focus on opportunities for improvement
Demonstrates behavior that encourages and rewards employee involvement, innovative thinking, adaptation to change, responsible risk taking, customer focus, and continuous improvement
Ensures development and implementation of assigned area goals, objectives, and initiatives
Supports and emphasizes importance of safety and environmental programs and ensures regulatory compliance
Reviews performance with customers and addresses opportunities for improvement
Ensures all Company resources are utilized in a cost effective manner, estimates resource requirements, monitors expenditures, and reports on performance of assigned area
Assigns work and holds employees accountable for their performance
Performs field inspections of job sites and work in progress
Provides chemically related troubleshooting/consulting expertise
Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them
Responsible and accountable for the content and accuracy of Lab reports (Lab Services, Chemical Leader only)
Supports and coordinates Operations/Maintenance problem solving and performance programs
Performs work within assigned area, as described in the Chemical Technician or Specialist job description (Leader only)

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment and/or out of doors work environment. (Including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations)
Requires occasional travel outside service area
Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required
May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals

Minimum Requirements:

Supervisory experience
Six (6) years of related chemical experience OR
Eight (3) years' relevant power plant chemistry experience
Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Knowledge of power plant systems and operations with comprehensive knowledge in power plant chemistry including, but not limited to:
Knowledge of boiler and cooling water chemistry
Knowledge of water treatment technology and chemical cleaning
Knowledge of demineralizer operation and maintenance
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
Demonstrated effective leadership and personnel management skills
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team environment

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization
Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
Ability to use a personal computer and standard business software
Ability to read, create and follow written policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a normal office environment and/or out of doors work environment. (Including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations)
Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
Requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities

Please Note: Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and/or experience and consistent with the job location's market pay rate.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.