Chemistry Technician - In Grade

Energy Northwest•Richland, WA

2d•$47 - $60

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY Perform special and routine chemistry tasks, such as chemical and radiochemical analyses, instrument calibrations, data review; attend training, and other tasks as assigned. Function as a plant Emergency Response Team Member (ERO qualified). Function as a Fire Brigade Member (Fire Brigade qualified). PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Work independently on tasks for which qualified, such as: Routine sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control. Special sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control. Surveillance sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control. Perform data review and provide necessary corrective actions as needed. Troubleshooting and calibrations on laboratory instrumentation. System chemical additions. Radiological surveys as permitted by the RWP. Inventories of laboratory chemicals and equipment, and hazardous waste satellite areas. Revisions of procedures, lesson plans, and OJT guides. Initiate Condition Reports to document adverse issues, such as out of specification chemistry results, equipment problems, procedure issues, safety concerns, etc. Initiate Work Requests to address equipment/housekeeping issues. Participate in the laboratory quality control program and cross check programs. Function as a Fire Brigade member. Function as the OSC Chemistry Technician for the Emergency Response Organization. Perform other tasks as assigned. Training Accountabilities: Attend/participate in Chemistry Technician training (Note - percent of time will vary based on in grade level). Participate in Fire Brigade training and drills. Participate in ERO training and drills. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Placement in grade: 75% - Associate's degree with no related experience; 80% - Bachelor's degree with no related experience, OR Associate's degree with one year related experience; 85% - Bachelor's degree with one year related experience, OR Associate's degree with two years related experience; 90% - Bachelor's degree with two years related experience, OR Associate's degree with three years related experience, OR six years Navy experience, achieving a rank of E5 or below, with ELT Qualifications; 95% - Bachelor's degree with three years related experience, OR Associate's degree with four years related experience, OR six years Navy experience, achieving a rank of E6 or above, with ELT Qualifications. Note: Bachelor's or Associate's degree must be in Science/Engineering/Math from an accredited college or university. STARTING PAY RANGE $47.09 - $59.65 Hourly This is a bargaining unit position. The selected candidate's starting hourly rate will be based on qualifications in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals. BENEFITS Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. EEO is the law, click here to learn more. Current Energy Northwest employees must apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday. As a regional leader in clean energy generation and public power solutions, Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear power facility. Energy Northwest is a Washington state joint operating agency comprised of 29 public power member utilities, serving more than 1.5 million customers. The agency continually explores new generation projects and solutions to meet its members’ needs.

Requirements

Associate's degree with no related experience; 75% placement in grade
Bachelor's degree with no related experience, OR Associate's degree with one year related experience; 80% placement in grade
Bachelor's degree with one year related experience, OR Associate's degree with two years related experience; 85% placement in grade
Bachelor's degree with two years related experience, OR Associate's degree with three years related experience, OR six years Navy experience, achieving a rank of E5 or below, with ELT Qualifications; 90% placement in grade
Bachelor's degree with three years related experience, OR Associate's degree with four years related experience, OR six years Navy experience, achieving a rank of E6 or above, with ELT Qualifications; 95% placement in grade
Bachelor's or Associate's degree must be in Science/Engineering/Math from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Routine sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control.
Special sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control.
Surveillance sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control.
Perform data review and provide necessary corrective actions as needed.
Troubleshooting and calibrations on laboratory instrumentation.
System chemical additions.
Radiological surveys as permitted by the RWP.
Inventories of laboratory chemicals and equipment, and hazardous waste satellite areas.
Revisions of procedures, lesson plans, and OJT guides.
Initiate Condition Reports to document adverse issues, such as out of specification chemistry results, equipment problems, procedure issues, safety concerns, etc.
Initiate Work Requests to address equipment/housekeeping issues.
Participate in the laboratory quality control program and cross check programs.
Function as a Fire Brigade member.
Function as the OSC Chemistry Technician for the Emergency Response Organization.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Attend/participate in Chemistry Technician training (Note - percent of time will vary based on in grade level).
Participate in Fire Brigade training and drills.
Participate in ERO training and drills.

Benefits

Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package.
Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.
EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more!
Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.

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