Nuclear Chemistry Technician

Constellation; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation, the world's largest private-sector power producer, is seeking a Chemistry Technician to obtain, prepare, and analyze samples from plant systems. This on-site role involves handling chemical and radiological tasks in a nuclear setting and supporting laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include recording analytical data, addressing out-of-spec conditions, maintaining lab equipment, and assisting across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent including chemistry and mathematics.
• Ability to pass EEI TECH test.
• Ability to work different shifts.
• Ability to receive unescorted Nuclear access.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Leadership to motivate and achieve results while setting a positive example.
• One of: Bachelor/Master in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; or two years chemistry experience; or Navy Nuclear ELT.

Responsibilities

• Record and trend data from chemical analysis.
• Notify management for out of specification conditions and adverse trends.
• Respond to operations chemistry needs.
• Perform on-shift chemistry technician emergency plan duties.
• Inventory chemicals, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain laboratory and instruments with good housekeeping.
• Perform self-monitoring of radiation dose and radiological surveys for chemistry tasks.
• Change gas bottles and resin columns in lab systems as needed.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Equivalent degree

Navy Nuclear ELT experience

Two years professional chemistry experience

Job description

WHO WE ARE

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Starting salary at $43.71/hour (non-negotiable)

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Obtain samples, prepare the samples, and analyze the samples for chemical and radioanalytical analysis from plant systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Record and trend data from the chemical analysis.
• Notify chemistry management for out of specification conditions and adverse trends.
• Respond to operations chemistry needs.
• Perform the on shift chemistry technician emergency plan duties
• Perform inventories of chemicals, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain the laboratory and instruments in top material condition with good housekeeping.
• Perform self-monitoring of radiation dose equivalent and perform associated radiological surveys for chemistry related tasks
• As required, to changeout gas bottles for chemical and counting room instrument to change resin columns for laboratory demineralized water systems to replace chart paper on recorders and to refill liquid nitrogen dewars.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or educational equivalent, including chemistry and mathematics courses
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing EEI TECH test
• Ability to work different shifts
• Ability to receive unescorted Nuclear access
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities by motivating and inspiring others to accept challenges and meet or exceed expectations, and consistently achieves results, while acting as a role model for exhibiting appropriate behaviors.
• AND ONE of the following
• Bachelors Or Masters Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree OR
• Two years professional work experience in chemistry OR
• Navy Nuclear experience as an Engineering Lab Technician (ELT)

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.