1. Collects samples from water sources and power plant boiler water, coal, ash and oil employing proper sampling techniques for analysis on quality checks and to determine the chemical conditioning status of the plant.
2. Maintains and stores samples in accordance with set laboratory standards to ensure availability and accuracy of analytical results.
3. Prepares chemicals reagents and carries out standard chemical calculations and preparations to identify impurities and mineral contents in accordance with safety and laboratory standards.
4. Carries out chemical analyses of the samples and records all the required parameters to ensure proper diagnosis of plant condition in accordance with laboratory and safety standards.
5. Reports any anomalies or parameters out of specification resulting from the chemical analysis as observed to the supervisor.
6.  Carries out any corrective action on the chemical conditioning plant as approved by the supervisor in accordance with set specifications and record their status and take corrective action.
7. Monitors the operation of on-line instrumentation and records readings on alkalinity and acidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen etc. in accordance with set specifications; records their status and reports deviations to the supervisor.
8.  Captures daily analytical results in the data base for all chemistry and environmentally related monitoring
9.  Responsible for cleanliness of the laboratory glassware, equipment and general good housekeeping.

Key Performance Areas

1. Availability of adequate samples
2. Availability and accuracy of chemical analytical data
3. Availability and accuracy of laboratory and environmental database
4. Boiler chemistry maintained to specification
5. Adherence to safety procedures
6. Adherence to laboratory procedures and standards