About this role
Advanced technical chemist supporting Chesterfield Power Station (nuclear) operations with analytical chemistry expertise in water, fuel, chemical, and environmental testing. Serves as subject-matter resource for interpreting chemistry data, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions to maintain plant reliability and NRC regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- —Provide advanced analytical chemistry support for water, fuel, chemical, and environmental samples across power station operations
- —Review, evaluate, and trend chemistry, corrosion, and environmental data to assess system health and identify emerging issues
- —Develop, implement, and maintain station chemistry programs to meet operational objectives and regulatory requirements
- —Evaluate, select, and improve laboratory methods, techniques, and analytical instrumentation
- —Perform calibration, validation, and troubleshooting of advanced laboratory and online analytical equipment
- —Maintain chemistry databases, ensure data quality and integrity, and support laboratory quality control programs and regulatory inspections
- —Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to lower-level staff and plant personnel
- —Prepare technical reports and data visualizations for management, translating complex chemistry results into actionable insights
- —Conduct special projects and investigations in support of station management and continuous improvement
- —Apply sound technical judgment to distinguish normal process variability from conditions requiring investigation or action
Qualifications
- —5+ years of relevant experience in power generation, industrial chemistry, or regulated environment
- —In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry principles, laboratory concepts, and laboratory techniques
- —Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to power station operations
- —Demonstrated ability to independently review, interpret, and trend chemistry and corrosion data
- —Proven skills in troubleshooting analytical instrumentation, sampling systems, and chemistry-related process issues
- —Experience performing calibration and performance verification of laboratory and online analytical equipment
- —Strong computer skills in data analysis, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
- —Ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports and written documentation
- —Strong analytical, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- —Ability to conduct effective site inspections and plant walkdowns
- —Effective communication skills and ability to work directly with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel
- —Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities
- —High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity in regulated environment
Desired
- —Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline
- —Ability to provide technical leadership, guidance, and informal mentoring within team environment
- —Demonstrated ownership of chemistry programs, data quality, and follow-up actions
- —Willingness to support emergent issues, special projects, or off-hours consultation as needed
Location
Stationed at Chesterfield Power Station (Virginia); up to 25% travel; occasional travel between Chesterfield and Clover Power Station; exposure to dust, grease, oil, fumes, loud noise, energized wires 76-100%; standing for prolonged periods; office and industrial plant environments.
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About the company
Dominion Energy →A leading provider of electricity and natural gas, operating nuclear plants in Virginia and Connecticut and serving approximately 7 million customers across multiple states.
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Dominion Energy · $91k–$118k/yr