Lab Technician (S) - Local 57 - (SLC, UT) -… at PacifiCorp · Salt…

Summary: PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain their commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging. The Lab Technician will collect and analyze various water samples, prescribe chemical additions based on analysis, and perform routine maintenance on chemical analysis instrumentation. Responsibilities: - A lab technician collects and analyzes various water samples, prescribes chemical additions to various systems based on analysis and guidelines established by the plant chemist - Prepares and performs required analysis and calculations on coal samples - Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on chemical analysis instrumentation - Prepares chemical mixtures used for test applications; performs non-water analysis on equipment in and out of service as required; prepares and maintains necessary reports; and performs other tasks assigned - Inspect and maintain plant fire extinguishers Required Qualifications: - A 'C' grade or better in each of the listed courses is required to satisfy the academic requirements - Must have completed required courses (Examples are from University of Utah): - Chemistry 1210: General Chemistry - 4 semester hours - Chemistry 1230: General Chemistry 1 Lab - 1 semester hour - Chemistry 1220: General Chemistry 2 - 4 semester hours - Chemistry 1240: General Chemistry 2 Lab - 1 semester hour - Mathematics 1050: College Algebra - 4 semester hours - Candidates selected for an interview will be asked for a copy of their transcripts - If you are able to attach transcripts with your application, that would be helpful - Internal: Must complete power plant fundamentals - The employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear - The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms - The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell - The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in utility plant maintenance and instrumentation is helpful Required Skills: Chemical analysis, Instrumentation maintenance, Water sample analysis Important Skills: General Chemistry, Mathematics Nice-to-Have Skills: Teamwork, Communication Benefits: Health care, Retirement, Paid time off, Tuition assistance, Paid short-term and long-term disability, Paid bereavement leave