Associate Nuclear Chemistry Technician
Date: Dec 11, 2025
Location: JENKINSVILLE, SC, US, 29065
Company: Dominion Energy
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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
Independently performs chemical analyses on gases, fluids and solids in and around the nuclear power station. This is the fully qualified level. Independently collects and performs chemical analyses on gases, liquids and solids from process streams throughout the plant. Operates a variety of chemical test and analytical equipment including spectrophotometers, titration devices, ion chromatographs, gas chromatographs, atomic absorption and emission spectrometers, pH meters and conductivity cells. Maintains, calibrates, standardizes, and performs preventative maintenance on chemistry bench-top and in-line instrumentation and equipment. May serve as the shift lead to provide the requisite level of technical expertise to less experienced technicians. Assists in the training and qualification of students enrolled in the Nuclear Chemistry Technician Training program. Performs administrative duties in support of department operations, including procedure review and development, periodic test scheduling, and management reporting. Responds to a variety of system and process alarms, including turbine or reactor trip, and main condenser impurity ingress. Actively supports all elements of the laboratory quality control and quality assurance program and regulatory inspections. Undertakes special projects and studies as designated by laboratory supervision, and participates in self-assessments and Training Review Board meetings. Participates in the station's emergency response organization. Performs work activities with other station departments, vendors and contractors. Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Completion of Nuclear Chemistry Technician training program. Qualification as a shift-qualified Nuclear Chemistry Technician, which includes 2 years of applicable experience.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Associate
Preferred Discipline(s): Science, Mathematics, Chemistry
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.2, and 4.5.3.3 and Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4, Staff Regulatory Guidance, 1.5 for Radiation Protection Technicians Education requirements: High school diploma
Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 yrs; Nuclear power plant experience 1 yr.
Note: In regard to "related experience" for radiation protection techncians, 2000 working hours is acceptable as representing one year of experience. There is no expectation of a minimum timeframe for accumulating these 2000 hours (e.g. not less than 40 weeks), nor is there a limit applied to the amount of hours that can be credited in a week However, no more than 2000 hours can be credited toward related experience for radiation protection technicians in any one calendar year.
REFER to ANSI/ANS-3.2-2014, Section 4.1, for guidance on alternatives to degree requirements, experience substitution for education, and alternatives to experience (not allowed for Special requirements).
Note: Dominion Energy minimum requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.
Working Conditions
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Test Description
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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