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 protected 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 safe 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 (WTE) / Solid Waste Management (India)
🏢 Antony Waste
📍 India