DCPP (Nuc) Chemistry Engineer, Senior

Requisition ID # 157850 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Generation

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Avila Beach

Department Overview

Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s (DCPP) mission is to safely generate clean, reliable, and affordable energy for California’s hometowns.  Embrace new ideas to continuously improve our plant and our work environment. Proactively learn from ourselves and others. Enrich our communities and the environment, increasing the public's trust and confidence in nuclear power.

Position Summary

To obtain and maintain employment, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check for unescorted access to a nuclear plant, psychological screen, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening in fulfillment of federal requirements.

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining.

This is a Senior Level Nuclear Chemistry Engineer job that requires mastery of the journey level Nuclear Chemistry Engineer job duties and is responsible for leading the development of chemistry processes. Applies extensive knowledge of plant related chemistry concepts, principles, and practices to resolve complex problems with only general direction. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer and assistance to chemistry employees and teams. Additional responsibilities beyond the Journey Level Nuclear Chemistry Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Have a command of plant-specific chemistry control programs, deliver presentations, lead team meetings, and interpret industry practices and guidelines. Significant knowledge of plant systems and interactions both chemically and mechanically.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​

A reasonable salary range is:​

California Minimum: $​148,272

California Maximum: $190,488

Responsibilities:

May perform the duties of the Associate and Journey Level Nuclear Chemistry Engineer. Can work independently giving direction and manage programs in one or more of the work areas described under the job duties of the Associate Nuclear Chemistry Engineer; Primary Chemistry, Secondary Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Radioactive and Non-Radioactive Effluents, and Auxiliary Chemistry. May act as an engineering mentor. Holds a position, chemistry related or otherwise to support plant needs, within the Emergency Response Organization or holds a position on an ERO team such as a Scenario development team.

Resolves problems of complex scope. Assignments may provide an opportunity for creative or non-standard approaches. Under general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned general objectives. Work may be reviewed upon completion; solution may provide an opportunity for creative non-standard approaches.

External contacts with industry peers, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies. Internal contacts with clients, project teams, and plant management. May provide technical direction to less experienced team members. Exchanges information and solves problems with others outside the team.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• BS or BA degree in chemistry or a closely-related technical discipline
• ANSI 402-09 - Chemistry and Radiochemistry
• Mastery of the Associate and Journey Level Nuclear Chemistry Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the basic duties of the Senior Level Nuclear Chemistry Engineer. Meets specific technical and ANSI requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in chemistry and radiochemistry.

Desired:

• Demonstrates knowledge and abilities required for the Associate and Journey Level Nuclear Chemistry Engineer.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple large scale chemistry projects related to the functional chemistry areas without supervision. Demonstrate good presentation skills including knowledge transfer presentations. Ability to serve as the leader for the Nuclear Chemistry Engineer Group, as well as contractors, during period of supervisory absence.

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