Chemistry Technician

Energy Northwest • Richland, WA

4d • $63

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. GENERAL SUMMARY Perform special and routine chemistry tasks, such as chemical and radiochemical analyses, instrument calibrations, and data review; attend training, provide on-the-job training (OJT), and other tasks as assigned. Function as a plant Emergency Team Member (ERO qualified). Function as a Fire Brigade Member (Fire Brigade qualified).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required with a minimum of ANSI N18.1, 1976, Chemistry Technician Qualification: ANSI N18.1, 1976, Chemistry Technician Qualification – at least two years work experience in nuclear power plant chemistry plus at least one year technical training in nuclear power plant chemistry.
• Journey level requires four years commercial nuclear power plant chemistry experience.

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.
• 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 OJT and OJE, if qualified.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Attend/participate in Chemistry Technician training.
• Participate in Fire Brigade training and drills.
• Participate in ERO training and drills.

Benefits

• This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
• Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance.
• EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees