# Power Plant Chemist

> Adepto Technical Recruitment · Bristol, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-08-05

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### Key Responsibilities

-   Carry out routine sampling and analysis of boiler water, cooling water, condensate, and process water.
-   Monitor boiler and cooling water chemistry to ensure compliance with operational specifications and industry standards.
-   Analyse laboratory results, identify trends, and investigate abnormal findings.
-   Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and calibration documentation.
-   Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
-   Verify chemical dosing programmes and support adjustments where required.
-   Assist in troubleshooting chemistry-related process issues to minimise equipment corrosion, scaling, and fouling.
-   Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
-   Ensure all laboratory work complies with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
-   Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory and plant operations.

## Requirements

-   Previous experience working as a Chemist, Plant Chemist, Power Plant Chemist, Water Chemist, or in a similar laboratory-based role.
-   Practical laboratory experience performing analytical testing and interpreting results.
-   Knowledge of boiler water and cooling water chemistry.
-   Experience using laboratory equipment such as pH meters, conductivity meters, spectrophotometers, titration equipment, and dissolved oxygen analysers.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
-   Ability to maintain accurate records and produce technical reports.
-   Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operational teams.
-   Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

## Benefits

-   Opportunity to work within a modern power generation environment.
-   Ongoing training and professional development.
-   Supportive and collaborative team environment.

## Apply

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