Nuclear Chemistry Technician I or Nuclear Chemistry Technician II - Harris Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy Corporation•New Hill, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Chemistry Technicians ensure peak plant performance by collecting various system samples and performing laboratory analyses utilizing chemistry instruments and equipment. Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Duke Energy offers a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Requirements

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 (for Technician I)
BA/BS degree in chemistry or related science or an AS degree in chemistry and four years of experience or six years nuclear navy experience or equivalent or completed the Nuclear Plant Initial Training Program for Chemistry, non-license operator, RP or equivalent (for Technician II)
2 years of work-related experience (for Technician II)
Must be able to obtain Nuclear Access
Respiratory physical
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
Ability to meet Chemistry essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)
This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
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.

Nice To Haves

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
Minimum of 2 years working experience involving Chemistry and Radiochemistry
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
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