Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Regulations
About this role
Westinghouse is looking for a Chemistry Technician at the Sharon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, located in New Hill, NC. This position is starting as soon as possible going until the end of the year. A Nuclear Chemistry Technician at a commercial nuclear plant ensures reactor safety and efficiency by monitoring, testing, and controlling plant chemical systems.
Responsibilities
- Westinghouse is looking for a Chemistry Technician at the Sharon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, located in New Hill, NC.
- This position is starting as soon as possible going until the end of the year.
- A Nuclear Chemistry Technician at a commercial nuclear plant ensures reactor safety and efficiency by monitoring, testing, and controlling plant chemical systems.
- They analyze coolant and waste samples for radioactivity and corrosion, adjust chemical treatments, and enforce strict radiation compliance.
- Sampling & Analysis: Collect and process samples of reactor water, steam, and plant effluents to test for chemical purity and radioactive contamination.
- Data Evaluation: Input readings into tracking systems (e.g., RADACS) to evaluate parameters, such as p H, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen.
- Chemical Adjustments: Recommend and perform chemical treatments to control corrosion in the primary and secondary plant loops.
- Instrumentation Calibration: Ensure that laboratory equipment, online process monitors, and radiation detectors are accurately standardized.
- Instrumentation Utilization: o ICs o Boron Titrator o p H meter o Conductivity Meter o Count Room QCs (recommended - not required) o FTIR o AA o ICP o Chlorine Titrator
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain logs in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards and assist in identifying violations or out-of-specification conditions.
Location, schedule, and travel
Wage and Compensation Pay rate shall be discussed during the interview process, range is $40.00/hr DOE. Selected candidate will be eligible for contract specific benefits which include medical, dental, 401k, paid holiday, and vacation time (PTO).
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