Job Description

Sr. Chemical Engineer - Power Generation Location: Southeastern Montana Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + Relocation

A power generation company operating in U.S. wholesale energy markets is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead plant chemistry and wastewater treatment programs supporting safe, compliant, and reliable operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on plant chemistry control, wastewater systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

MUST HAVE (Non-Negotiable)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred) - 5-7+ years of chemistry experience - Direct wastewater treatment systems experience - Experience in one of the following:

Power plant

Industrial manufacturing facility

Municipal/government utility

Candidates without wastewater and industrial/power/utility experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead plant chemistry and water treatment programs to ensure regulatory compliance and system reliability - Oversee wastewater systems and environmental compliance - Provide technical guidance on boiler chemistry, cooling water, and plant water processes - Partner with operations and maintenance teams to resolve chemistry-related issues - Drive performance, safety, and cost-efficiency improvements - Maintain required regulatory documentation and reporting

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required - 5-7+ years of plant chemistry and wastewater experience - Strong knowledge of water treatment systems, chemistry control, and environmental standards - Experience in industrial, power generation, or municipal utility settings - Demonstrated technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits
- Annual bonus + incentive programs - 401(k), medical, dental, vision - Generous PTO - Full relocation assistance

Location & Lifestyle Southeastern Montana offers outstanding quality of life with access to fishing, hunting, hiking, golfing, ATV riding, and low property taxes in a strong community setting.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation, Relocation package

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