Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Minimum Requirements
Apprentice Water Chemical Technician (Craig)&nbsp;as of 11/07/2022
Minimum Requirements of the Job:
<ol>
<li>Must have a satisfactory work record.</li>
<li>Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Class R driver's license.</li>
<li>Must successfully pass the Laboratory Technician Qualification Exam (LMS test) with a 65% or better score.</li>
</ol>
Tri-State may require you to demonstrate that you can perform the essential job functions.
(The Company reserves the right to change the minimum requirements at any time as needed.)
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<li>Monitor, attend, and operate the concentrators, demineralizers, side stream filters, chlorine systems, acid systems, Public Address systems, potable water, sewage treatment, zero discharge systems and auxiliary equipment associated with the above systems.
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<li>Monitor, test, and treat boiler and circulating water.
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<li>Monitor, sample, and analyze the pond wastewater discharge for compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/CDPS Permit, including collecting and preparing samples for analysis.
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<li>Collect and sample coal and fuel oil.
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<li>Perform air ingress monitoring, instrument work and scrubber testing.
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<li>Maintain and operate the laboratory sample panel.
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<li>Complete logs, data sheets, files, and manuals relating to the duties performed.
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<li>Perform miscellaneous chemistry testing and treatment.
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<li>Respond to alarms and emergencies.
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<li>Safely operate other equipment, including but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>telephones</li>
<li>computers</li>
<li>respirators, air packs</li>
<li>two-way radios</li>
<li>cars and utility vehicles</li>
<li>forklifts</li>
<li>overhead cranes</li>
<li>safety equipment associated with handling chemicals</li>
</ul>
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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<li>Perform other related duties as assigned.
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<li>Contribute to overall plant safety by adhering to safety standards and assisting in the instruction and on-the-job training of apprentices as assigned.
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<li>Keep personal work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
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<li>Comply with work rules and other written or verbal expectations.
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<li>Clean areas as assigned per cleaning schedule.
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<li>Assist in the instruction and on-the-job training of apprentices as assigned.
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<li>Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements.&nbsp; Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety.&nbsp; Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
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<li>Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
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<li>Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
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<li>Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:
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<li>Planning:&nbsp; Ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workload.
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<li>Time management: the ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
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<li>Problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic and functional levels.
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<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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<li>Strong team player
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<li>Ability to work independently, with minimal direction.
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Education and Training
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<li>Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
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<li>Strong analytic, diagnostic direction, independent judgment, and ability to follow written procedures.</li>
<li>Expected to work under remote supervision by initiating work plans, reporting them to supervision, a Control Room Operator, or Shift Supervisor, and executing the plan, which is jointly developed.</li>
</ul>
Other:
<ul>
<li>Must have a satisfactory work record</li>
<li>Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Class R driver’s license.</li>
<li>Must successfully pass the Laboratory Technician Qualification Exam (LMS test) with a 65% or better score.</li>
</ul>

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