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Date: Jul 10, 2021
Primary Location: Florida City, FL, US, 33035
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 54245
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Position Specific Description
Currently, we are seeking a Senior Chemistry Technician to join our team at our Turkey Point Nuclear Plant. This dual unit nuclear facility, located just south of Miami, FL. produces 100% carbon-free energy, enough to power the annual usage of more than 900,000 homes. In addition to the responsibilities below, you will also be responsible for evaluating data, initiating action, and providing recommendations for plant operation to assure continued nuclear safety and long-term asset preservation. You will also use and maintain complex analytical instrumentation; while verifying precision and accuracy using quality assurance methods. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in science with college level chemistry and physics coursework, 3 years chemistry experience in a commercial nuclear reactor or equivalent Navy ELT experience.
Job Overview
Employees in this role perform complex quantitative and qualitative chemistry and radiochemistry analyses.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Under limited supervision:
- Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses including sampling, in-service testing or testing and measuring of radioactive contaminants and chemical properties of various liquid and gaseous streams in nuclear plant systems and components
- Uses safe laboratory practices and ensures compliance with regulations, procedures and policies in conduct of daily work
- Maintains records, evaluates trends and develops new methods
- Trains and provides guidance to new or less experienced technicians
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 3+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical Certificate Program
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's - Sciences
Special Requirements
Nuclear Specific Requirements:
- Must meet shift qualifications and have 3+ years of chemistry technician experience
- ELT qualified individuals or candidates with an Associate's of Science degree may be considered as having equivalent experience
Nuclear Specific Preferences:
- Associate's or Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Location: Florida City, Florida
Other Work Locations: Florida
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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