Assistant Chemistry Tester

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company; Carroll Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio, seeks a chemistry/radiochemistry technician to support water treatment, sampling, and analyses on site. You will perform instrument calibration, radiological surveys, and maintain detailed logs under supervision, while promoting safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 2 years of chemistry experience, a high school diploma with chemistry coursework and ability to operate lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in chemistry or equivalent.
• High school diploma with physics, chemistry and algebra coursework; required: General, Qualitative and Quantitative chemistry.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with principles and procedures of laboratory analytics.
• Good physical coordination for test procedures.
• Must progress through prescribed training and obtain company vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Operate water treatment and sampling procedures.
• Conduct chemistry and radiochemistry analyses and maintain logs.
• Calibrate instruments and perform QC checks.
• Conduct radiological surveys and support sampling analyses.
• Prepare records and reports of work performed.
• Train coworkers and supervise as needed.
• Adhere to ALARA and safety rules.
• Report abnormal conditions and suggest improvements.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Chemistry experience

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

General chemistry

Qualitative chemistry

Quantitative chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Radiochemical analysis tools

Job description

Job Summary Job Description

Under close supervision, in accordance with the Station Operating License, Technical Specifications, and Operating Procedures, operates water treatment equipment; performs chemistry and radiochemistry analysis; maintains logs of routine operation and analysis; performs duties such as: Collecting, preparing and analyzing samples of various gases, water, oil, and waste systems, as assigned; Performing instrument calibration and quality control checks; Performing radiological surveys in support of chemistry and radiochemistry sampling and analyses; Initiating clear and concise work requests for maintenance and repair of equipment, forwarding to designated personnel for approval; Adhering to ALARA principles; Operating Company vehicles, as assigned; Assisting in the performance of testing of Station equipment and systems; Participating in training and retraining programs, as directed; Ensuring the work area and equipment are in good order and cleaned up after completion of work; Instructing and training employees in the work; Being responsible for the preparation of records in connection with the work; Assisting in reporting errors, and making suggestions for improvements of Station procedures and tests; Reporting abnormal conditions observed or encountered such as: abnormal operating conditions, safety conditions and violations of security procedures; Performing all work in accordance with prescribed safety rules and regulations, and those associated with Station emergency procedures; Performing similar or less skilled duties, as assigned; and Working with employees in higher classifications and performing other duties in accordance with the Section of the Foreword to the Job Manual entitled “Duties”

• Must have two (2) years’ experience in chemistry, or the equivalent;


• Must be a high school graduate, having completed courses in physics, chemistry, and algebra, or the equivalent, and must have the following prescribed courses, or the equivalent: a. General chemistry, b. Qualitative chemistry, and c. Quantitative chemistry;


• Must demonstrate he/she can operate laboratory equipment;


• Must be familiar with: a. The principles of operations of laboratory equipment; b. The quantitative and qualitative analyses procedures employed in the laboratory;


• Must be physically well-coordinated in order to perform the test procedures employed in the laboratory;


• Must satisfactorily progress in and complete the prescribed training courses required by the Company, or any regulatory agency, and


• Must be able to operate a company motor vehicle in accordance with its safety regulations and hold a valid State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles operator’s license.

Job Family Plant Operations Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations Oak Harbor, Ohio Ohio

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