Chemical Engineer (Jackson, MI)
Job# 158333

Be part of the team that is helping to energize the power industry! Join our Operational Chemistry group where you'll act as an in-house consultant providing chemistry and chemical engineering support in the areas of system chemistry control with an emphasis on water-steam cycle chemistry. Responsibilities will include:


  • Acting as resource regarding high purity water production, water treatment for corrosion/deposit control, and chemical cleaning
  • Providing support in relation to fuel and furnace chemistry, flue gas conditioning, waste water treatment and lubrication chemistry
  • Contacting numerous groups, including plant staff at various levels, engineering and environmental departments, the analytical lab and outside vendors
  • Helping establish specifications and standards for the fossil generation plants with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency and reliability through reduced corrosion or deposition
  • Reviewing chemistry data for adverse patterns or trends
  • Recommending courses of action
  • Updating and implementing the Cycle Chemistry Improvement Plan
Position Requirements:
Success requires:

  • A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry (chemical engineering degree is preferred)
  • 1-5 years of experience
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills
  • PC proficiency with MS Office
  • Willingness and availability to travel domestically with the potential for international travel
  • A professional chemical engineering background
  • Valid driver's license
  • A familiarity with the thermodynamic steam cycle is helpful
Company Overview:
We're Consumers Energy, a major Midwest company whose 8,000 employees provide electricity and natural gas service to 6.5 million of Michigan's 10 million people.

Response Information:
This position offers an excellent salary and benefits package consistent with experience.

Interested candidates must submit a resume online through our corporate website at: www.consumersenergy.com (click on the Jobs tab, then scroll down to the Opportunities Available Now option) and apply directly to Job Req. #20082.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Words:
Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Engineer, Engineering, Chemistry, Plant Chemistry, Water Chemistry, Michigan, Energy, Energy Production, Energy Plant, Power Production, Power Plant, Water Production, Water Treatment

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