<p>Req Id: 36256</p> <p>Job Title: Power Plant Manager / Chemist</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Are you ready to fuel your career with a role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and environmental stewardship? Purdue University is seeking a dedicated Power Plant Manager / Chemist to join our team and help drive sustainable energy solutions.</p> <p>Your Key Responsibilities will be:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the subject matter expert on power plant chemicals and their impact on steam and chilled water systems </li><li>Administratively supervise three or more regular staff positions </li><li>Develop and distribute bid packages for water chemistry and RO systems contracts </li><li>Oversee technical aspects, documentation, and reporting of key water treatment indicators and steam quality </li><li>Analyze chemical demand, performance, consumption, and cost data for short and long-term impacts </li><li>Identify trends for predictive, corrective, and strategic opportunities in water chemistry and steam efficiencies </li><li>Manage commissioning processes for boiler chemical feeds, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards </li><li>Direct plant chemistry programs, including data review, performance monitoring, and interdepartmental communication </li><li>Provide functional direction to lab and plant staff </li><li>Develop and implement quality-related preventive maintenance programs </li><li>Investigate new chemicals, equipment, processes, and procedures to enhance quality control and reduce costs and risks </li><li>Perform calculations for regulatory reports and chemical evaluations </li><li>Conduct system inspections and compile data for written reports </li><li>Analyze and treat various water systems and plant components to maintain proper operating limits </li><li>Respond to plant chemistry issues, chemical spills, or other emergencies on a 24-hour basis </li></ul> <p>Why Purdue?</p> <ul> <li>At Purdue, we offer more than just a job - we provide an opportunity to make a lasting impact on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. </li><li>Leadership Opportunities: Guide a team of professionals and shape the future of our power plant operations </li><li>Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of power plant chemistry with access to cutting-edge research and technology </li><li>Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our commitment to employee well-being, including our Healthy Boiler Wellness Program </li><li>Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support you and your family </li></ul> <p>Join us in our pursuit of excellence and innovation in power plant operations. At Purdue, your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable future.</p> <p>Are you ready to energize your career and power the next generation of innovation? Apply now and discover how you can make a difference at Purdue University.</p> <p>About Us:</p> <p>When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Education and Experience Needed:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related subject </li><li>Minimum Four (4) years of experience in water chemistry or related field </li><li>Equivalent combination of high school diploma/GED and eight (8) years of experience will also be considered </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Supervisory experience </li></ul> <p>Skills Needed:</p> <ul> <li>Able to adapt and react to emergency situations and work under pressure </li><li>Highly developed oral and written communication skills necessary </li><li>Extensive experience with lab and industrial safety and personal protective equipment </li><li>Experience with appropriate calculation procedures to monitor performance of various plant equipment </li><li>Knowledge and experience with common lab equipment and techniques </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word </li><li>Work effectively with people from different viewpoints and backgrounds </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of power plant quality control procedures and various inspection techniques </li><li>Previous experience with utility plant or industrial de-ionized and reverse osmosis boiler feed-water systems, boiler and chilled water quality, and lubrication oil testing </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Immediate Defined Contribution by the university </li><li>Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days </li></ul> <p>Career Stream</p> <p>Management 3</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S085 </li><li>Job Code #20003566 </li></ul> <p>Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/</p> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.</p> <p>EOE / AA</p> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 2/28/25</p>