Position: Power plant chemist

Key responsibilities

The Chemist duties will include but not be limited to the following activities:

• Responsible for the accurate and reproducible analytical quality from sampling to reporting.
• Manage power plant chemical applications through continuous online monitoring and scheduled laboratory analysis.
• Manage, budget and report the use and deliveries of chemicals at site and laboratory analysis reagents as well as track the re-order levels for timely purchase requests.
• Support to monitor environmental permit compliance on site to ensure compliance is continually implemented.
• Support or participate in in-house training relating to power plant chemistry issues and risks.
• To investigate and reports any incidents, dangerous occurrences, determine their causes and make recommendations for improving recurrence prevention and controls in the area of assignment.
• Supporting EHS in environmental and/or chemical safety data/information as required by regulatory authorities to ensure the organization is compliant with mandatory regulations.
• Ensuring that the sampling schedule and procedures for all quality related systems are implemented and corrective measures taken where need be.
• Monitor boiler water and steam conditions during all operational phases. Testing and advising operations on any adjustments.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• B.Sc. in chemistry from a reputable University.
• M.Sc. In chemistry is an added advantage.
• Work experience in a similar field for at least Five (5) years.
• Sound knowledge of high-pressure boiler chemistry and controls of water-steam cycles quality.
• Knowledge and experience of raw water clarification and flocculation process.
• Knowledge and experience of ion exchange process for a demineralization plant.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely in English at all levels, both verbally and written.
• Ability to co-ordinate interdepartmental work activities including contractors in environmental sampling.
• Good understanding of Rwanda Environmental and legislation law for industrial and domestic waste water and solids is required.
• Knowledge and experience on power plant safety and health especially hazardous chemical handling.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than December 04th 2024 via the apply button below.