Chemistry Tech

Westinghouse Electric Company; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 33,062 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Westinghouse is seeking a Chemistry Technician at the Sharon Harris Nuclear Power Plant in New Hill, NC. The role supports reactor safety and efficiency by monitoring and controlling plant chemical systems, and by analyzing coolant and waste samples for radioactivity and corrosion.

You will collect samples, input readings into RADACS, adjust treatments, calibrate instruments, and help ensure NRC compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: a high school diploma or GED is required, though most employers prefer or require post-secondary coursework in Chemistry and Physics, or a certificate via the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program.
• Experience: typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience or extensive training in the U.S. Navy Nuclear Program.
• Certifications & Clearances: must obtain and maintain unescorted plant access, pass background checks, and be certified to wear respiratory protection equipment (e.g., SCBA).
• Technical Skills: proficiency with chemical analysis instruments (spectrometers, gamma counters) and ability to solve formulas using unit analysis and algebra.

Responsibilities

• Sampling & Analysis: Collect and process samples of reactor water, steam, and plant effluents to test for chemical purity and radioactive contamination.
• Data Evaluation: Input readings into tracking systems (e.g., RADACS) to evaluate parameters such as pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen.
• Chemical Adjustments: Recommend and perform chemical treatments to control corrosion in the primary and secondary plant loops.
• Instrumentation Calibration: Ensure that laboratory equipment, online process monitors, and radiation detectors are accurately standardized.
• Instrumentation Utilization: ICs, Boron Titrator, pH meter, Conductivity Meter, Count Room QCs, FTIR, AA, ICP, Chlorine Titrator.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain logs in accordance with NRC standards and assist in identifying violations or out-of-specification conditions.

Skills

Spectrometers

Gamma counters

Algebra

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary chemistry/physics coursework

Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program certificate

Tools

Spectrometers

Gamma counters

Job description

Westinghouse is looking for a Chemistry Technician at the Sharon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, located in New Hill, NC. This position is starting as soon as possible going until the end of the year.

A Nuclear Chemistry Technician at a commercial nuclear plant ensures reactor safety and efficiency by monitoring, testing, and controlling plant chemical systems. They analyze coolant and waste samples for radioactivity and corrosion, adjust chemical treatments, and enforce strict radiation compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Sampling & Analysis: Collect and process samples of reactor water, steam, and plant effluents to test for chemical purity and radioactive contamination.
• Data Evaluation: Input readings into tracking systems (e.g., RADACS) to evaluate parameters, such as pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen.
• Chemical Adjustments: Recommend and perform chemical treatments to control corrosion in the primary and secondary plant loops.
• Instrumentation Calibration: Ensure that laboratory equipment, online process monitors, and radiation detectors are accurately standardized.
• Instrumentation Utilization:
  • ICs
  • Boron Titrator
  • pH meter
  • Conductivity Meter
  • Count Room QCs (recommended - not required)
  • FTIR
  • AA
  • ICP
  • Chlorine Titrator
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain logs in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards and assist in identifying violations or out-of-specification conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A high school diploma or GED is required, though most employers prefer or require post-secondary coursework in Chemistry and Physics, or a certificate via the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program.
• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience or extensive training in the U.S. Navy Nuclear Program.
• Certifications & Clearances: Candidates must often obtain and maintain unescorted plant access, pass rigorous background checks, and become certified to wear respiratory protection equipment (e.g., SCBA).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with chemical analysis instruments (spectrometers, gamma counters) and ability to solve formulas using unit analysis and algebra.

Work Environment

Wage and CompensationPay rate shall be discussed during the interview process, range is $40.00/hr DOE. Selected candidate will be eligible for contract specific benefits which include medical, dental, 401k, paid holiday, and vacation time (PTO).

EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities-Westinghouse is a federal contractor that requires priority referrals of protected veterans.