Nuclear Plant Chemist

Framatome North America • Lynchburg, VA

2d • $115,000 - $156,000

About The Position

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience in nuclear power plant chemistry, with specific focus on secondary side systems
• Working knowledge of: Steam generator chemistry control EPRI SGOG and secondary chemistry guidelines Corrosion mechanisms in PWR secondary systems Chemical cleaning processes (EPRI SGOG, HTCC, soft chemical cleaning methods)
• Knowledge regarding and experience interpreting laboratory analytical data, plant chemistry trends, and site chemistry procedures
• Strong understanding of regulatory and industry standards (NRC, INPO, EPRI) and other national, state and local regulatory agency requirements
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to plant personnel and leadership
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting outages is preferred
• Knowledge of waste processing and disposal related to chemical cleaning activities is a plus

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and experience to advise nuclear power plants on secondary side chemistry performance including steam generators, condensate, feedwater, and turbine systems
• Provide technical guidance on chemistry control programs in alignment with EPRI Secondary Water Chemistry Guidelines
• Support nuclear power plants in outages with advice and consultation and also receiving and analyzing samples, including chemistry sampling, data review, troubleshooting.
• Interpret laboratory data and identify trends, risks, or degradation mechanisms
• Develop technical reports, presentations, and client-facing deliverables
• Support steam generator chemistry optimization, corrosion mitigation strategies, and R&D opportunities
• Support processing and disposition of chemical cleaning waste for SG chemical cleaning projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement of chemistry programs and best practices
• Lead and manage chemistry team to maintain and expand detrimental material analysis and database
• Process engineering participation with application and water management development for SG chemical cleaning opportunities
• Provide advice, consultation, and direction to Chemistry Material Center (CMC) lab in the analytical lab, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) imaging equipment, Radiochemistry, Failure analysis, corrosion testing and analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, etc.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to nuclear utility customers

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees