Position: Senior Chemist Department: Laboratory / Operations Industry: Waste-to-Energy Industry

Location:
Plant Site. Reporting To: Plant Head. Job Purpose Responsible for chemical analysis, process-water quality monitoring, laboratory operations, and ensuring that chemical parameters are maintained within prescribed standards for safe and efficient plant operation.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct chemical analysis of boiler feed water, DM water, cooling water, condensate, wastewater and other process samples.
• Monitor and maintain water and chemical parameters as per plant requirements and applicable standards.
• Carry out regular analysis of PH, TDS, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, silica, phosphate, sulphate, dissolved oxygen, COD, BOD, etc., as applicable.
• Monitor chemical dosing systems and ensure proper dosage of chemicals.
• Maintain laboratory records, test reports, logbooks and chemical consumption records.
• Coordinate with Operations, Boiler, WTP/ETP and Maintenance teams for process-related chemical issues.
• Monitor the quality of water used in boiler and steam-generation systems and immediately report deviations.
• Ensure proper sampling, testing, preservation and reporting of samples.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Ensure availability of laboratory chemicals, reagents, consumables and PPE.
• Maintain proper MSDS/SDS records and ensure secure handling and storage of chemicals.




• Support environmental monitoring and statutory compliance requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly laboratory reports.
• Investigate abnormal test results and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure housekeeping, safety and 5S standards in the laboratory.
• Train and guide junior chemists/laboratory staff.
• Coordinate with external laboratories for specialized testing whenever required. Qualification
• B.
Sc./M.
Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• Diploma/Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline may be considered depending on experience. Experience
• 7 to 9 years of relevant experience in WTP/ETP, boiler water treatment, power plant, sugar plant, chemical/process industry or WTE plant.
• Experience in boiler water chemistry and industrial water treatment will be preferred. Required Skills
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater chemical analysis.
• Knowledge of boiler and cooling-water chemistry.
• Good laboratory documentation and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and laboratory safety.
• Ability to coordinate with Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office/Excel. Key Performance Indicators
• Accuracy and timely completion of laboratory analysis.
• Compliance with prescribed water-quality parameters.
• Proper chemical consumption and dosing.
• Timely reporting of abnormal parameters.
• Laboratory safety and documentation compliance.

📌 Senior Chemist-Waste-to-Energy (India)
🏢 Antony Waste
📍 India