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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 instruments
Responsible for documenting and logging chemistry data
Participate in a thorough chemistry training program
Working Conditions:
Shift work that may include nights and weekends
Some travel that may include overnight travel
Nuclear plant environment with exposure to cold, heat, noise, radiation, chemicals, and confined spaces
Basic / Required Qualifications
Nuclear Chemistry Technician I
High School Diploma or GED
Successfully completed one of the following:
US Navy ELT OR equivalent experience and training
Graduate from a 2 year accredited technical school in science, engineering, or technology
Related Nuclear Plant Initial Training program (Operations NLO, RP, etc.)
Minimum of 1 year related technical training in Chemistry or Radiochemistry, exclusive of the experience requirement
Nuclear Chemistry Technician II
BA/BS degree in chemistry or related science or an AS degree in chemistry and four years of experience or six years nuclear navy experience or equivalent or completed the Nuclear Plant Initial Training Program for Chemistry, non-license operator, RP or equivalent.
2 years of work-related experience.
Desired Qualifications
Nuclear Chemistry initial training program or equivalent
US Navy ELT OR equivalent experience and training
Related nuclear plant initial training program (Non-Licensed Operator, Radiation Protection, etc.)
BS or BA in Chemistry
Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
One semester of English composition or technical writing
Previous nuclear plant chemistry or related experience
Knowledge of nuclear plant systems
Current qualification as a Nuclear Chemistry Technician with a nuclear utility
Minimum of 2 years working experience involving Chemistry and Radiochemistry
Experience with Operation and maintenance of the following equipment:
Ion Chromatography (IC)
Flame and Furnace AA / ICP
Gas Chromatography
Liquid Scintillation counter
TOC analyzers
Spectrophotometers
Gamma Spectroscopy
Experience with the use of a Chemistry Data Management System
Experience with the generation of liquid and gaseous release permits
Strong team player with a focus on continual improvement
For South Carolina positions only “SC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class “A” or “B”” or for North Carolina positions only “NC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class “I” or “II””
Specific Requirements:
Must be able to obtain Nuclear Access
Respiratory physical
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
Ability 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.
This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
Must live within 75 minutes response time to the plant.
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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