Immediate start available - hit the ground running in this exciting opportunity!
This role is crucial to the safe and efficient operation of Darling Downs Power Station located in Kogan, Western Downs Region.
Delivering good energy starts from within
It's an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we're progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions.
About the role:
Reporting to the Darling Downs Power Station Manager, The Site Chemist will be responsible for the chemistry and environmental activities associated with the operation and maintenance of the Darling Downs Power Station.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) legislation, policies, and procedures while actively contributing to Origin Energy's HSE systems.
- Oversee the steam and water cycle chemistry, chemical programs, and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment, including Reverse Osmosis and wastewater treatment plants.
- Provide expert chemistry advice, support plant operations, lead the site chemical technician, and contribute to chemical plant modifications and upgrades.
- Manage the procurement, distribution, and regulatory compliance of all chemicals, including maintaining the Hazardous Materials and SDS registers.
- Co-ordinate environmental monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements for the Power Station.
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives for processes, systems, and work practices.
Is this you?
- Science, Industrial Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Degree.
- Extensive and proven experience in the power industry in a station/heavy industry chemistry role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced computer literacy.
- Operation, maintenance and optimisation of water treatment and wastewater treatment plants.
- Implementation and optimisation of boiler and chemical dosing, sampling, and monitoring regimes.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplined team.
So, why join us?
Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!
For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen, quote Requisition ID 87834 or apply now.
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We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.
Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
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