Nuclear Chemistry Tech 1/C - RBS

Posting End Date:  

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under directive supervision, with limited latitude for planning or laying out of work details, must be able to perform complex Chemistry Program work and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

1. Assist in conducting tests on the performance and efficiency of laboratory and counting room equipment.
2. Assist in diagnosing troubles of important equipment and apparatus and correct or recommend corrective measures.
3. Assist in laboratory work as directed.
4. Layout work from prints or verbal instruction.
5. Inspect, operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory and counting room equipment and inspect chemistry associated in‑plant components.
6. Direct work of assistants and assist other technicians.
7. Assist in the Chemistry Program implementation during unusual or emergency periods.
8. Operate computer systems used for measurements, analysis, storage, and processing of chemistry and radiochemistry associated data.
9. Prepare records and reports.
10. Perform necessary housekeeping as per applicable Nuclear Regulatory Commission endorsed regulations and standards.
11. Comply with established procedures and with rules of Code of Federal Regulations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulatory guides, National Standards, and other regulatory agencies.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have worked at least one year as Helper - Nuclear or have had equivalent experience in nuclear power plant or power plant chemistry.
2. Must have at least one year of experience in a nuclear power plant or related work.
3. Have working knowledge of statistical analysis of data required for generation and evaluation of technical reports.
4. Be familiar with the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Programs which impact Chemistry Program activities.
5. Be familiar with the appropriate State and Federal Regulatory requirements which impact Chemistry Program activities.
6. Be capable of performing specialized chemistry and radiochemistry assignments and must be qualified in chemistry procedures.
7. Be familiar with the relationships between sample results, water quality monitors, and plant water quality status.
8. Be capable of recognizing and evaluating spurious data.
9. Be proficient in the use of and nomenclature of equipment and instruments ordinarily used.
10. Become thoroughly familiar with Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
11. Have the ability to understand and perform semi‑routine operations of considerable complexity and variety where standard methods of procedure are available.
12. Be thoroughly familiar with the plant layout and water quality management systems.
13. Be able to explain the function, construction, and operation of any water quality measuring device in the power plant and be able to adjust and calibrate the same.
14. Be familiar with the source, collection, calculation, and reporting of the operating data included on the station log sheets and reports.
15. Be able to compute bills of material for jobs, working from specifications or from oral instructions.
16. Know the Company's safety rules, and the approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid.
17. Know the location of, and be able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment.  Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil, and other fires.
18. Be able to write and review work procedures.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
2. Be willing to attend and take part in safety meetings.
3. Be willing to work under unusual conditions, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
4. Be willing to work irregular or extra hours as required.
5. Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
6. Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision, and patience are particularly essential.
7. Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.
8. Be especially neat, clean, and orderly in work and person.
9. Understand the importance of always rendering and maintaining first-class, courteous service.

EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

***Successful completion of the EEI TECH test REQUIRED***

**Candidates selected to take the TECH Test will be invited via e-mail. You may need to check your SPAM email.

***If you are TECH Recommended, please note it on your resume.

Primary Location: Louisiana-St. Francisville Louisiana : St. Francisville 
Job Function: Nuclear
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: RIVER BEND BARG. - NUCLEAR 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 114531
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

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. 

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.