Sr Chemist

Constellation Energy Corp.; Byron Township (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. seeks a Senior Chemist to lead chemistry programs at the Clean Energy Center. You will review data, monitor performance, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and quality control.

The role includes mentoring staff, managing budgets, overseeing vendors, and delivering training. Occasional travel and emergency response duties are required to support company needs while developing future leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related physical science with 5 years of related experience in Chemistry.
• Associate's degree in related physical science with 7 years of related experience in Chemistry.
• Chemistry Technician qualification or Navy ELT with 5 years of related experience in Chemistry.
• High school diploma/GED with 9 years of directly related experience, with focus in operations, chemistry, or radwaste.
• Maintain minimum access requirements and favorable medical examination/testing.

Responsibilities

• Review chemistry data and lead performance improvements across programs.
• Communicate chemistry issues and needs with management and departments.
• Provide input to performance indicators and budgets.
• Oversee chemistry vendors and contracts.
• Prepare and manage budgets for chemistry programs.
• Lead corrective action input and work management meetings.
• Lead special projects and provide training and mentoring.
• Participate in Emergency Response Organization and duty rotation.
• Develop others as backups and drive strategic direction for CEC.

Skills

Chemistry data analysis

Mentoring

Budget management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related physical science

Associate's degree in related physical science

Chemistry Technician qualification or Navy ELT

High school diploma/GED with 9 years' related 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.

Expected salary range of $111,600 to $124,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

The Sr. Chemist provides direction and manages chemistry programs, reviewing data, monitoring performance, communicating with other Clean Energy Center (CEC) departments, maintaining regulatory compliance, writing reports, managing special projects, training personnel, maintaining analytical and radioanalytical instrumentation, maintain in-line instrumentation, maintain quality control. This position will routinely function in a mentoring role and utilizes experience to function with minimal oversight.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Manage Chemistry programs through the review and analysis of chemistry data, CEC walkdowns, participation in CEC troubleshooting plans, and implementation of new strategies/practices to improve performance.
• Communicate chemistry issues, performance, and needs with CEC management and other departments.
• Complete or provide input to Chemistry and CEC Performance Indicators.
• Provide direction and oversight of Chemistry vendors and contracts.
• Prepare and manage budget associated with assigned Chemistry programs.
• Provide input to corrective action program and CEC work management meetings.
• Manage special projects as required.
• Participate in the training program, including attending CEC and industry training, as well as preparing or delivering lesson plans associated with Chemistry.
• Provide leadership and mentoring in Chemistry, developing others as backups, directing key projects and assisting in vision setting for the CEC, leading the fleet working groups.
• Participate in Emergency Response Organization and Chemistry duty rotation. Subject to call out as required in support of company requirements.
• All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related physical science with 5 years of related experience in Chemistry OR
• Associate's degree in related physical science with 7 years of related experience in Chemistry OR
• Achieved Chemistry Technician qualification or Navy ELT with 5 years of related experience in Chemistry OR
• High school diploma/GED with 9 years of directly related experience with a minimum of 5 years in operations, chemistry, or radwaste
• Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related science
• Technical experience related to specific chemistry program assignments, such as radiochemistry, primary chemistry, raw water, quality control
• 3 years of professional level experience in Chemistry at a commercial nuclear power plant
• 8 years of nuclear plant experience with a minimum of 5 years in operations, chemistry, or radwaste