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“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”

Summary

Nuclear Chemistry Technicians ensure peak plant performance by collecting various system samples and performing laboratory analyses utilizing chemistry instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Operating and maintaining chemistry equipment, and analytical instrumentsResponsible for documenting and logging chemistry dataParticipate in a thorough chemistry training programSampling of radioactive and nonradioactive plant systems and analysis of the samples using laboratory instrumentation. Incumbent responsibilities include sampling of nuclear plant systems, water chemistry analysis, radiochemistry analysis, fuel oil analysis, instrument calibration/troubleshooting/ repair, chemical addition to systems, operation of chemistry related systems, lab QA/QC.Implements and adheres to procedures and guidelines, which ensure the chemical control of plant systems and compliance with all regulatory requirements. All jobs must be performed in a safe and accurate manner.

Working Conditions:

Candidate must be able to work rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays) with multitask capabilities including interfacing with other groups without direct supervision.Physical requirements include moving chemical drums via cart and climbing ladders greater than 50 feet.Ability to wear/utilize SCBA, moderate work in outside environmental conditions, and normal use of senses.Nuclear plant environment with exposure to cold, heat, noise, radiation, chemicals, and confined spaces.Some travel that may include overnight travel.Must qualify as an Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Environmental & Chemistry team member and live within 75 minutes of the plant.

Basic / Required Qualifications:

Nuclear Chemistry Technician IIBA/BS degree in Chemistry or related science with 0-2 years of work-related experience.AS degree in Chemistry or related science with greater than 2 years of work-related experience.Engineering Lab Technician (ELT) with 0-2 years of work-related experience.

Nuclear Chemistry Technician IIIBA/BS degree in Chemistry or related science with 1-2 years of work-related experience of which at least 1 year in the nuclear industry. AS degree in Chemistry or related science with 2-4 years of work-related experience of which at least 2 years in the nuclear industry. Engineering Lab Technician (ELT) with 1-2 years of work-related experience of which at least 4 years in the nuclear industry.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with Operation and maintenance of the following equipment:Ion Chromatography (IC)Flame and Furnace AA / ICPGas ChromatographyLiquid Scintillation counterTOC analyzersSpectrophotometersGamma SpectroscopyExperience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)One semester of English composition or technical writingPrevious nuclear plant chemistry or related experienceExperience with the use of a Chemistry Data Management SystemExperience with the generation of liquid and gaseous release permitsStrong team player with a focus on continual improvementFor North Carolina positions “NC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class “I” or “II””

Specific Requirements:

Must be able to obtain Nuclear AccessRespiratory physicalAbility to lift and carry 50 poundsAbility to meet Chemistry essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, October 18, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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