Nuclear Chemistry Technician I or Nuclear Chemistry Technician II - Catawba Nuclear Station
Duke Energy Corporation · York, SC · 2 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
Summary
Nuclear Chemistry Technicians ensure peak plant performance by collecting various system samples and performing laboratory analyses utilizing chemistry instruments and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining chemistry equipment, and analytical instruments
- Responsible for documenting and logging chemistry data
- Participate in a thorough chemistry training program
Requirements
- 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
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
- Minimum of 1 year working experience involving Chemistry and Radiochemistry
- Nuclear Chemistry Technician II:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science
- Four years of experience or six years nuclear navy experience or equivalent
- Completed the Nuclear Plant Initial Training Program for Chemistry, non-license operator, RP or equivalent
- Two 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
- 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
Specific Requirements
- Must be able to obtain Nuclear Access
- Respiratory physical
- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Able to meet Chemistry essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)
- 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.
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