Your responsibilities
* Provide technical support and advice to our assets in the area of power plant water-steam cycle chemistry and corrosion.
* Carry out or contribute to water-steam cycle chemistry operational assessments relating to e.g. flexible operation, proposed plant upgrades, troubleshooting plant issues, etc.
* Carry out or contribute to failure investigations, plant status review and due diligence activities related to water-steam cycle chemistry.
* Carry out or contribute to the planning, completion and assessment of boiler and steam turbine outage inspections for cycle chemistry related risks.
* Periodically review and update company cycle chemistry engineering standards and guidelines.
* Provide advice and guidance on power plant preservation and boiler chemical cleaning.
* Possibility to provide operational support to our assets on demineralised water treatment plant, condensate polishing, wastewater treatment and cooling water treatment, depending on experience.
* Contribute to the development of company competencies related to corrosion mechanisms, mitigations and requirements for carbon capture plant, hydrogen generation and low carbon fuels.
* Take a role in customer relationship and business development opportunities across the Uniper generation fleet.
* Work with Uniper’s UK and European assets and project teams.
Your profile
* Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or corrosion science.
* To be, or have the pre-requisites to be, a chartered member of a relevant institution, or have an equivalent recognised professional qualification.
* Relevant experience in the power industry or similar industrial applications.
* Familiarity with power plant design and operating principles.
* Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and deposition processes in steam-raising plant.
* Knowledge of water-steam cycle chemical conditioning regimes and chemical dosing and monitoring requirements for steam-raising plant.
* Knowledge of plant preservation regimes and chemical cleaning processes for steam-raising plant.
* Knowledge of demineralised water treatment plant, condensate polishing, wastewater treatment and cooling water treatment for industrial applications would be desirable.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships.
* Ability to work effectively and flexibly both individually and as part of a team, working away from home on occasion at sites both within the UK and overseas for typically short periods of time.
* Ability to co-ordinate work across multi-disciplinary teams.
* Positive approach to change and contributes to the culture of continuous improvement.
* Ability to develop own skills and competencies in emerging areas.
* Ability to plan and manage a portfolio of jobs to cost, quality and time.
* Commercially aware; understanding the environment in which they operate, including wider business capabilities and requirements, and ability to recognise and take advantage of business opportunities.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
* A high technical standard of written and spoken English, including report writing.
* High level of IT literacy to support technical analysis.
As a leading owner and operator energy company, Uniper has set a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 for its European operations. To support this energy transition, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a water-steam cycle chemistry/corrosion specialist within our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr