Job Title: Chemistry Superintendent

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

Job Summary/Purpose

Provides first line supervision of the Chemistry supervisors responsible for Chemists and control activities at an Entergy Nuclear plant. May provide first line supervision to Chemistry Specialists as well.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures Chemistry activities are performed within regulatory and procedural guidelines. Develops and maintains procedures and documentation that govern Chemistry activities.
• Reviews departmental work assignments to ensure staff are responding appropriately to departmental and organizational needs.
• Coordinates activities with other departments to minimize plant downtime, ensure state and local permits are followed and minimize radiation exposure.
• Assists in department budget preparation and controls department costs through maximization of staff productivity and tracking expenditures within budget parameters.
• Represents the department at plant meetings to discuss and resolve matters effecting nuclear plant safety, industrial safety, radiological safety, and environmental conditions.
• Interfaces with regulatory and industry representatives on behalf of station activities.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Engineering or other scientific discipline generally associated with power plant operations, technical degrees or Equivalent Experience. (Equivalent Experience is defined as demonstrated success at the Manager Level).

Minimum experience required of the position

• 8 years experience in nuclear power plant chemistry, operations, construction, maintenance, engineering or radiation protection, production, or equivalent technical experience in the Chemistry Area.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Technical proficiency in Chemistry or equivalent experience.
• Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation.

ANSI Required: Yes

"ANSI/ANS-3. 1-1978 - 4.4.3 -

4.4 Professional-Technical

The on-site professional-technical groups shall include individuals (group leaders) with the following qualifications in the indicated disciplines. A single individual may be qualified and perform in more than one discipline. Suitable organizational depth shall exist to provide for an absence of the principal.

Chemistry and Radiochemistry.

At the time of initial core loading or appointment to the position, whichever is later, the responsible person shall have five years experience in chemistry of which one year shall be in radiochemistry at an operating nuclear power plant. Two years of this five years experience shall be related technical training. A maximum of four years of this five years experience may be fulfilled by related technical or academic training."

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• SRO or certification on BWR or PWR (desired). Candidates must meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978. ANSI Section 4.4.3 Chemistry and Radiochemistry.
• 5 years of chemistry experience, 1 of which shall be in radiochemistry at an operating nuclear power plant. A minimum of 2 years of this 5 years shall be related technical training. Related technical training or academic training may fulfill a maximum of 4 of this 5 years experience.

Primary Location: Louisiana-Killona Louisiana : Killona 
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 117273
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.  41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

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EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test.  The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions.  Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon ID:  entergy, password:  practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.