Chemistry Technician Trainee

Overview:

WHO WE ARE

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Responsibilities:

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Collect samples from plant locations, including gaseous and liquid. Analyze samples using analytical instruments such as ion chromatographs, atomic absorption spectrometers, ICP & ICP-MS, colorimeters, and x-ray fluorescence analyzers. Analyze samples for radioactivity using gamma ray spectrometry and gross activity counting equipment. Recognize and correct adverse trends in quality control data, as well as chemistry data. Monitor the in-line Chemistry instrumentation to maintain parameters within specified limits. Communicate results of out of specification results to Chemistry Management and the Operations Shift. Maintain supplies of consumable materials, chemicals, and spare parts in the lab. Maintain / calibrate online chemistry monitors and lab instrumentation as directed. Maintain with management support supplies of consumable materials, chemicals, and spare parts in lab. Maintain/calibrate online instrument monitors and lab instrumentation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Record and trend data from the chemical analysis.

- Notify chemistry management for out of specification conditions and adverse trends.

- Respond to operations chemistry needs.

- Support environmental sampling by obtaining, preparing, analyzing, and shipping samples off site, as required.

- Perform the on-shift chemistry technician emergency plan duties.

- Perform inventories of chemicals, equipment, and supplies.

- Maintain the laboratory and instruments in top material condition with good housekeeping.

- Perform self-monitoring of radiation dose equivalent and perform associated radiological surveys for chemistry related tasks.

- As required, to changeout gas bottles for chemical and counting room instrument; to change resin columns for laboratory demineralized water systems; and to replace chart paper on recorders.

- Mechanical Cleaning of Equipment

- Paperwork (i.e., review and revise procedures, sign off work packages and surveillances, etc.)

- Obtain cable vault sampling

- Perform work in Radiologically Controlled Area and/or Contaminated Area as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- High School diploma or GED

- Ability to pass pre-employment EEI TECH testing

- Ability to receive unescorted Nuclear access

- Ability to transit to work location (Walk, Stairs, Ladders, Use Elevator, etc.)

- Manually carry, lift or handle material <= 20 lbs. (i.e., small valves, components, tools, etc.)

- Body positioning (Stand, Sit, Bend, Squat, Crawl, Kneel, Reach over Shoulder Height)

- Ability to climb ladders on tanks to obtain dip samples or add chemicals (i.e., diesel fuel storage tanks or diesel coolant tanks)

- Ability to operate various Company vehicles and drive vehicles to obtain samples for outside locations

- Ability to work different shifts

- Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills

- AND at least one of the following requirements below: oBachelor degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree OR

- oTwo years work experience in chemistry OR

- oNavy nuclear experience as an Engineering Lab Technician (ELT)