Senior Nuclear Chemistry Analyst - Restart & Reliability

NextEra Energy Resources; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy in Palo, IA is seeking a Senior Chemistry Analyst to support restart of Duane Arnold Energy Center. You will provide advanced chemistry and radiochemistry expertise to monitor plant chemistry, ensure regulatory compliance, and aid operational readiness for restart and long-term reliability.

The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Radiation Protection to lead chemistry initiatives, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemistry or equivalent education required.
• Experience in chemistry and radiochemistry in the nuclear industry; Navy ELT time may count toward degree equivalence.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to pursue continued technical training.

Responsibilities

• Ensures plant chemistry/radiochemistry operations are within prescribed regulatory and operating limits
• Preserves plant system and equipment reliability by performance analysis, projects, procedure development, revision and review, performance improvement, and corrective action
• Monitors water treatment (reactor and auxiliary systems), make-up water, chemical and waste treatment systems and any other plant systems/ components requiring chemistry monitoring and support
• Coordinates and directs the planning, development, and implementation of a variety of chemistry projects
• Conducts the analysis of technical data to monitor plant/system chemistry indicators, identify requirements, problems and solutions
• Prepares studies and plans for projects having direct effect on Operations and Maintenance, capital expenses and plant equipment
• Supports plant and personnel safety, human performance, performance improvement, quality assurance and corrective action programs in day-to-day activities
• Provides technical direction if necessary to less experienced chemistry personnel and functions as project lead
• Responds to the Nuclear and Company emergency plans
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Master's in Chemistry

Job description

NextEra Energy in Palo, IA is seeking a Senior Chemistry Analyst to support restart of Duane Arnold Energy Center. You will provide advanced chemistry and radiochemistry expertise to monitor plant chemistry, ensure regulatory compliance, and aid operational readiness for restart and long-term reliability.

The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Radiation Protection to lead chemistry initiatives, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement during