Manager - Plant Chemistry

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a Management Position Responsible for Plant Chemistry/Environmental at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station to maintain a robust chemistry program, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operation. You will lead laboratory operations, set goals, manage the Chemistry budget, mentor staff, and coordinate with internal groups and industry bodies to improve performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, nuclear chemistry experience, and proven leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience in Chemistry/Radiochemistry at a nuclear power plant is required.
• Experience with radiological, environmental and laboratory regulations related to Chemistry/Radiochemistry in a Nuclear Power Plant is required.
• ANSI/ANS 3.1 – 2014 Experience requirements and supervisory/management experience for nuclear plants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective plant chemistry program and environmental compliance.
• Establish department goals, manage technical standards, and communicate expectations to staff.
• Oversee personnel within the Chemistry Department and manage the annual budget.
• Chair training curricula and coordinate supervisor/engineer training programs.
• Interface with internal and external groups to resolve plant problems and share expertise.
• Represent the Chemistry Group on industry committees and peer groups.

Skills

Nuclear chemistry

Regulatory compliance

Analytical lab operations

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/physics/engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Management Position Responsible for Plant Chemistry/Environmental is responsible for maintaining an effective plant chemistry program that preserves and protects plant components and equipment, providing an accurate and thorough analytical laboratory, and complying with the governing radiological and non-radiological environmental regulations to minimize corrosion and ensure plant, personnel, and public safety.

How You’ll Power the Future

At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you’ll do more than contribute you’ll drive meaningful change by:

• Overall responsibility to maintain an effective plant system chemistry, an effective radiological effluent and environmental program, an effective non-radiological program, an accurate and thorough analytical laboratory, and comply with the governing TS/TR, radiological and environmental regulations. The Chemistry Department owns the ODCM, PPC Plan, Chemistry Manual and SAAM Manual.
• Establish the goals and objectives for the Chemistry Department. Defines and provides a sound technical basis for chemistry requirements and communicates expectations to supervisory staff and technician personnel.
• Responsible for the selection and performance of personnel within the Chemistry Department.
• Responsible for the Chemistry annual operating and maintenance budget.
• Chairman for the Chemistry Technician Training Curriculum Committee and SME for the Technician training program, the Supervisor training program and the Engineer training program.
• Chemistry Coordinator for the Emergency Plan and the Chemistry Coordinator lead trainer.
• Interface with other groups both within and outside the company to solve plant problems or to provide an exchange of ideas and expertise with respect to the plant's many different yet interrelated systems.
• Represent the SSES Chemistry Group on Industry groups or committees such as the EPRI BWR Chemistry Guideline Committee. Chemistry member on USA Chemistry Core Peer team

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or other related engineering or physical science field or alternatives as prescribed by ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014(4.1.1).
• Experience in Chemistry/Radiochemistry at a nuclear power plant is required, along with the ability to satisfy the qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1- 2014(4.3.2) or prescribed alternatives.
• Experience working with radiological, environmental and laboratory laws, regulations, codes and/or standards as related to Chemistry/Radiochemistry in the operations of a Nuclear Power Plant is required.
• ANSI/ANS 3.1 – 2014 Experience Requirements Related experience which shall include 4 yrs,
• Nuclear power plant experience to include 2 yrs,
• Supervisory or Management experience to include 1 yr.
• During the years of nuclear power plant experience, the individual shall have participated in supervisory or management activities at a nuclear power plant, including 2 months of operation above 20% power.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, computer, and basic data management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to conduct presentations to small or large technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Ability to effectively represent Talen Energy while interfacing with outside companies and regulatory agencies.
• Strong leadership skills are needed to ensure smooth operation of the chemistry function that includes many and widely diverse programs.
• Ability to motivate people and along with the desire and ability to set and enforce high standards.
• The vision of continuous improvement.
• Ability to work within a fixed budget.