Chemistry Technician

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Perform special and routine chemistry tasks, such as chemical and radiochemical analyses, instrument calibrations, and data review; attend training, provide on-the-job training (OJT), and other tasks as assigned. Function as a plant Emergency Team Member (ERO qualified). Function as a Fire Brigade Member (Fire Brigade qualified).

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Work Accountabilities:

- Work independently on tasks for which qualified, such as:

- Routine sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control.

- Special sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control.

- Surveillance sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control.

- Perform data review and provide necessary corrective actions.

- Troubleshooting and calibrations on laboratory instrumentation.

- System chemical additions.

- Radiological surveys as permitted by the RWP.

- Inventories of laboratory chemicals and equipment, and hazardous waste satellite areas.

- Revisions of procedures, lesson plans, and OJT guides.

- Initiate Condition Reports to document adverse issues, such as out of specification chemistry results,

- equipment problems, procedure issues, safety concerns, etc.

- Initiate Work Requests to address equipment/housekeeping issues.

- Participate in the laboratory quality control program and cross check programs.

- Function as a Fire Brigade member.

- Function as the OSC Chemistry Technician for the Emergency Response Organization.

- Perform OJT and OJE, if qualified.

- Perform other tasks as assigned.

Training Accountabilities:

- Attend/participate in Chemistry Technician training.

- Participate in Fire Brigade training and drills.

- Participate in ERO training and drills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required with a minimum of ANSI N18.1, 1976, Chemistry Technician Qualification:

ANSI N18.1, 1976, Chemistry Technician Qualification – at least two years work experience in nuclear power plant chemistry plus at least one year technical training in nuclear power plant chemistry. Journey level requires four years commercial nuclear power plant chemistry experience.

This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:

$62.79

Incentive Compensation

This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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