Chemistry Technician - In Grade

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. GENERAL SUMMARY Perform special and routine chemistry tasks, such as chemical and radiochemical analyses, instrument calibrations, data review; attend training, and other tasks as assigned. Function as a plant Emergency Response Team Member (ERO qualified). Function as a Fire Brigade Member (Fire Brigade qualified). PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Work independently on tasks for which qualified, such as: Routine sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control. Special sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control. Surveillance sampling of plant systems to ensure compliance with chemistry control guidelines and proper chemical control. Perform data review and provide necessary corrective actions as needed. Troubleshooting and calibrations on laboratory instrumentation. System chemical additions. Radiological surveys as permitted by the RWP. Inventories of laboratory chemicals and equipment, and hazardous waste satellite areas. Revisions of procedures, lesson plans, and OJT guides. Initiate Condition Reports to document adverse issues, such as out of specification chemistry results, equipment problems, procedure issues, safety concerns, etc. Initiate Work Requests to address equipment/housekeeping issues. Participate in the laboratory quality control program and cross check programs. Function as a Fire Brigade member. Function as the OSC Chemistry Technician for the Emergency Response Organization. Perform other tasks as assigned. Training Accountabilities: Attend/participate in Chemistry Technician training (Note - percent of time will vary based on in grade level). Participate in Fire Brigade training and drills. Participate in ERO training and drills. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Placement in grade: 75% - Associate's degree with no related experience; 80% - Bachelor's degree with no related experience, OR Associate's degree with one year related experience; 85% - Bachelor's degree with one year related experience, OR Associate's degree with two years related experience; 90% - Bachelor's degree with two years related experience, OR Associate's degree with three years related experience, OR six years Navy experience, achieving a rank of E5 or below, with ELT Qualifications; 95% - Bachelor's degree with three years related experience, OR Associate's degree with four years related experience, OR six years Navy experience, achieving a rank of E6 or above, with ELT Qualifications. Note: Bachelor's or Associate's degree must be in Science/Engineering/Math from an accredited college or university. Starting Pay Range: $47.09 - $59.65 Hourly This is a bargaining unit position. The selected candidate's starting hourly rate will be based on qualifications in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. Incentive Compensation This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals. Benefits Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. EEO is the law, click here to learn more. If you are a CURRENT Energy Northwest employee, DO NOT apply through this page. Internal applicants must apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday. As a regional leader in clean energy generation and public power solutions, Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear power facility. Energy Northwest is a Washington state joint operating agency comprised of 27 public power member utilities, serving more than 1.5 million customers. The agency continually explores new generation projects and solutions to meet its members’ needs.

Salary : $47 - $60