Job description

The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation. STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes. Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader. Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility. The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

SUMMARY

Supports the chemistry department to maintain plant chemistry within required limits by analyzing specific parameters and making recommendations to the appropriate personnel. Assists with chemistry and radiochemistry sampling and analysis and performs Technical Specification Surveillance as required.

EDUCATION

• High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Some university or post-secondary education (Preferred)
• College Chemistry I and II (Preferred)
• Other: Commercial Nuclear Power Plant or Navy Nuclear Program Engineering Laboratory Technician (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• 2 Years related job experience (Required).
• 2 Years related job experience in the direct sampling and analysis of Chemistry treated systems in a power plant or Nuclear Navy. Nuclear commercial power plant chemistry technician experience or Navy ELT experience (Preferred)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Not Applicable, no certifications are required or preferred.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the activities of the operations and maintenance department personnel.
• Performs Technical Specification Surveillance as required.
• Performs chemistry and radiochemistry sampling and analysis, as required using standard techniques and approved procedures.
• Maintains required logs, charts, and records on assigned work shift.
• Obtains and records online monitor readings.
• Obtains and maintains qualification and proficiency in the Primary, Secondary, and counting laboratories.
• Performs standardizations and checks on all laboratory and processes monitoring instruments as scheduled.
• Reports to supervision when a condition is detected which may result in equipment damage or failure, personnel injury, or regulatory violation, including out of specification chemistry conditions.
• Initiates corrective action in the form of work requests for broken or malfunctioning chemistry sampling equipment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept ERO position as needed and be able to meet the time response requirements
• Accept outage position as needed

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION POSTED

• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
• Knowledge of systems, sampling, analysis, and instrumentation for aspects of commercial nuclear power plant operation with regards to chemistry.
• Ability to meet and maintain qualifications required for use of a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Ability to use formulas involving unit analysis, algebra, and logarithms to solve problems and develop procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed
• Support rotational chemistry duty. Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week
• Frequent field work in a plant environment and in all kinds of weather conditions. May require working outdoors and at night. Activities will involve climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
• Travel may be required for business trips and training depending on the position

Posting Closes - May 1, 2023

STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization. STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.

We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.

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