Nuclear Chemistry Technician I or Nuclear Chemistry Technician II - Catawba Nuclear Station

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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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