Assistant Chemistry Tester

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Responsibilities

• Collecting, preparing and analyzing samples of various gases, water, oil, and waste systems, as assigned
• Performing instrument calibration and quality control checks
• Performing radiological surveys in support of chemistry and radiochemistry sampling and analyses
• Initiating clear and concise work requests for maintenance and repair of equipment, forwarding to designated personnel for approval
• Adhering to ALARA principles
• Operating Company vehicles, as assigned
• Assisting in the performance of testing of Station equipment and systems
• Participating in training and retraining programs, as directed
• Ensuring the work area and equipment are in good order and cleaned up after completion of work
• Instructing and training employees in the work
• Being responsible for the preparation of records in connection with the work
• Assisting in reporting errors, and making suggestions for improvements of Station procedures and tests
• Reporting abnormal conditions observed or encountered such as: abnormal operating conditions, safety conditions and violations of security procedures
• Performing all work in accordance with prescribed safety rules and regulations, and those associated with Station emergency procedures
• Performing similar or less skilled duties, as assigned
• Working with employees in higher classifications and performing other duties in accordance with the Section of the Foreword to the Job Manual entitled “Duties”

Requirements

• Two (2) years’ experience in chemistry, or the equivalent
• High school graduate, having completed courses in physics, chemistry, and algebra, or the equivalent
• Prescribed courses: General chemistry, Qualitative chemistry, and Quantitative chemistry (or equivalent)
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Familiarity with principles of operations of laboratory equipment; quantitative and qualitative analyses procedures employed in the laboratory
• Physical coordination to perform test procedures employed in the laboratory
• Satisfactory progress and completion of prescribed training courses required by the Company or any regulatory agency
• Ability to operate a company motor vehicle in accordance with its safety regulations and hold a valid State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles operator’s license