Chemistry Technician - Quad Cities Nuclear Station, Cordova, IL

Job Description

Description

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Join Exelon and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon!

Quad Cities Nuclear Station in Cordova, IL (25 miles north of the Quad Cities) is looking for a Chemistry Technician to join their team in June 2022. 

Rate:$44.36

Comprehensive benefits after 90 day probation

Start Date: June 2022

IBEW Local 15 position

Job Description:

To obtain samples, prepare the samples, and analyze the samples for chemical and radioanalytical analysis from plant systems.  To record and trend data from the chemical analysis.  To notify chemistry management for out of specification conditions and adverse trends.  To respond to operation’s chemistry needs.  To perform the on shift chemistry technician emergency plan duties.  To perform inventories of chemicals, equipment and supplies.  To maintain the laboratory and instruments in top material condition with good housekeeping.  To 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; to replace chart paper on recorders; and to refill liquid nitrogen dewars. 

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or educational equivalent
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing (TECH test)
• Ability to work different shifts
• Ability to receive unescorted Nuclear access
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Or Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or  equivalent degree
• Two years professional work experience in chemistry
• Navy Nuclear experience as an Engineering Lab Technician (ELT)
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities by motivating and inspiring others to accept challenges and meet or exceed expectations, and consistently achieves results, while acting as a role model for exhibiting appropriate behaviors.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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