What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Chemistry Technician II / Nuclear Chemistry Technician III - Harris Nuclear Plant position at Duke Energy Corporation?

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Summary

Nuclear Chemistry Technicians ensure peak plant performance by collecting various system samples and performing laboratory analyses utilizing chemistry instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties :

Operating and maintaining chemistry equipment, and analytical instruments
Responsible for documenting and logging chemistry data
Participate in a thorough chemistry training program
Sampling of radioactive and nonradioactive Plant systems and analysis of the samples using Laboratory instrumentation. Incumbent responsibilities include sampling of nuclear plant Systems, water chemistry analysis, radiochemistry analysis, Fuel oil analysis, instrument calibration / troubleshooting / Repair, chemical addition to systems, operation of chemistry Related systems, lab QA / QC.
Implements and Adheres to procedures and guidelines, which ensure the Chemical control of plant systems and compliance with all Regulatory requirements. All jobs must be performed in a Safe and accurate manner.

Working Conditions

Candidate must be able to work rotating shift with multitask Capabilities including interfacing with other groups without

Direct supervision.

Physical requirements include moving drums of chemical Via cart, climbing ladders greater than 50 feet

Ability to wear / utilize SCBA, moderate work in outside Environmental conditions, and normal use of senses.

Must qualify as an Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Environmental & Chemistry team member and live

Within 75 minutes of the plant

Basic / Required Qualifications

Nuclear Chemistry Technician II

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.

2 years of work-related experience.

Nuclear Chemistry Technician III

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.

3 years of work-related experience of which 1 year must be Nuclear 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

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

For South Carolina positions only "SC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class "A" or "B"" or for North Carolina positions "NC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class "I" or "II""

Specific Requirements :

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.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, February 10, 2025

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic / required qualifications.

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