Junior Chemistry Technician

Nebraska Public Power District•Brownville, NE

8d•$39 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Junior Chemistry Technician located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska. This position involves obtaining and analyzing samples, recording data, and maintaining instrumentation and radiochemistry counting equipment associated with the Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) Chemistry Program. Responsibilities include monitoring liquid and gaseous plant effluent, water quality in all CNS systems, liquid radioactive waste processing, and associated radiological surveys. The role may require assignment to the Emergency Response Organization (ERO), necessitating the ability to respond to the station within 45 minutes of an emergency declaration and requiring respiratory protection qualifications, including SCBA usage. This position will require shift rotation work.

Requirements

Bachelor's or associate's degree in science or related field.
OR High School diploma/GED and 12 months of experience in a nuclear power plant.
OR Successful completion of Navy Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT) Training Program.
Must be able to qualify and progress through the specific employee training plan and progression developed for this position.
Attain American National Standards Institute (ANSI) N18.1-1971 Chemistry Technician qualification per the requirements specified in Training Program Procedure (TPP) 330.
Satisfactory completion of the TPP 330 ANSI N18.1-1971 Chemistry Technician requirements combined with meeting the Education and Training requirements of the Chemistry Technician job profile meets the ANSI N18.1-1971 Section 4.5.2 requirements for a Chemistry Technician.
This position supports eventual qualification as an ANSI N18.1-1971 Chemistry Technician as outlined in TPP 330.
Attaining and documentation of this qualification is a condition of employment.
Ability to arrive at the station to perform ERO responsibilities within 45 minutes of notification of an emergency.
Requires respiratory protection qualifications including the donning of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze samples from plant systems at CNS for quantitative and quantitative evaluations per industry, state and federal requirements applicable to CNS.
Collect and analyze samples from CNS liquid and gaseous effluents for quantitative and quantitative evaluations per industry, state and federal requirements applicable to CNS.
Collect and analyze samples in support of Operations Department liquid radioactive waste processing.
Maintain laboratory instrumentation and radiochemistry counting equipment by performing functional tests, calibrations, and minor instrument repairs on sample analysis equipment having individual values exceeding $100,000.
Perform routine radiological surveys associated with the collection of radioactive samples. Ensure applicable foreign material exclusion, confined space, and industrial safety requirements are met during sample collection and analysis.
Document and maintain accurate records to provide a thorough documentation of sample analysis results, equipment maintenance and calibration, and other work activities performed to ensure compliance with applicable industry, state and federal regulations associated with the operation of CNS.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.