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Station Sciences Technician I Or Station Sciences Technician II

Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy

Summary

Station Sciences Technicians ensure peak plant performance by collecting various system samples and performing laboratory analyses utilizing chemistry instruments and equipment and also use radiation protection processes and detection equipment to protect nuclear power plant workers and the general public from exposure to ionizing radiation

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Operating and maintaining chemistry equipment, and analytical instruments.
* Responsible for documenting and logging chemistry and radiological survey data.
* Participate in a thorough training program.
* Perform radiation and contamination monitoring in all areas of a nuclear power plant using portable and fixed radiation detection equipment.
* Perform required sampling for liquid and gaseous effluent releases.
* Operate computer applications associated with Station Sciences job performance.
* Provide on- and off-site radiation and contamination monitoring support to the Emergency Response Organization during drills or actual emergencies.
* Communicate radiological hazards to plant personnel through posting, tagging, pre-job briefings with workers, radiation work permit review and job site surveys.
* Perform job coverage activities in all areas of a nuclear power plant which requires working in extreme temperatures, climbing, respiratory protection equipment, lifting, walking and directing work crews.
* Assist in training and qualifying other Station Sciences personnel.
* Conduct isotopic analysis of in plant radiological samples.
* Participate in the stations corrective action program, to identify and correct conditions in the plant.
* Implement regulatory required programs, such as radioactive material/waste shipping, instrumentation calibrations and source checks, and dosimetry issuance.

Working Conditions:

* Shift work that may include nights and weekends
* Some travel that may include overnight travel
* Nuclear plant environment with exposure to cold, heat, noise, radiation chemicals, and confined spaces

Basic/Required Qualifications:

Station Sciences Technician I

* High School Diploma or GED

Station Sciences Technician II

* A BA/BS degree in science, engineering or technology or an AS degree in science, engineering or technology and one year of experience or six years nuclear navy experience or equivalent or completed the Nuclear Plant Initial Training Program for Chemistry, non-license operator, RP or equivalent with 1 year of nuclear experience.

Desired Qualifications:

* US Navy ELT OR equivalent experience and training
* Related nuclear plant initial training program (Non-Licensed Operator, Radiation Protection/Chemistry, etc.)
* BS or BA in Science, Engineering or Technology
* Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
* One semester of English composition or technical writing
* Previous nuclear plant experience
* Knowledge of nuclear plant systems
* Current qualification as a Radiation Protection/Chemistry Technician with a nuclear utility
* Minimum of 2 years working experience involving Radiation Protection/Chemistry
* Experience with Operation and maintenance of the following equipment:
* Ion Chromatography (IC)
* Flame and Furnace AA / ICP
* Gas Chromatography
* Liquid Scintillation counter
* TOC analyzers
* Spectrophotometers
* Gamma Spectroscopy
* Portable radiation/contamination survey instruments
* Smear Counters
* Experience with the use of a Chemistry Data Management System and/or Radiation Survey System
* Experience with the generation of liquid and gaseous release permits
* Strong team player with a focus on continual improvement

Specific Requirements:

* Must be able to obtain Nuclear Access
* Respiratory physical
* Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
* Ability to meet essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)
* This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
* Willing to relocate to within site ERO response time of nuclear plant in order to meet requirements of Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Saturday, March 13, 2021

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.