Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”SummaryNuclear Chemistry Technicians ensure peak plant performance by collecting various system samples and performing laboratory analyses utilizing chemistry instruments and equipment.Responsibilities and Duties:<ul><li>Operating and maintaining chemistry equipment, and analytical instruments</li><li>Responsible for documenting and logging chemistry data</li><li>Participate in a thorough chemistry training program</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Shift work that may include nights and weekends</li><li>Some travel that may include overnight travel</li><li>Nuclear plant environment with exposure to cold, heat, noise, radiation, chemicals, and confined spaces</li></ul>Basic / Required QualificationsNuclear Chemistry Technician I <ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>Successfully completed one of the following:<ul><li>US Navy ELT OR equivalent experience and training</li><li>Graduate from a 2 year accredited technical school in science, engineering, or technology</li><li>Related Nuclear Plant Initial Training program (Operations NLO, RP, etc.)</li><li>Minimum of 1 year related technical training in Chemistry or Radiochemistry, exclusive of the experience requirement</li></ul></li></ul>Nuclear Chemistry Technician II<ul><li>BA/BS degree in chemistry or related science or an AS degree in chemistry and four years of experience or six years nuclear navy experience or equivalent or completed the Nuclear Plant Initial Training Program for Chemistry, non-license operator, RP or equivalent.</li><li>2 years of work-related experience.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li>Nuclear Chemistry initial training program or equivalent</li><li>US Navy ELT OR equivalent experience and training</li><li>Related nuclear plant initial training program (Non-Licensed Operator, Radiation Protection, etc.)</li><li>BS or BA in Chemistry</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)</li><li>One semester of English composition or technical writing</li><li>Previous nuclear plant chemistry or related experience</li><li>Knowledge of nuclear plant systems</li><li>Current qualification as a Nuclear Chemistry Technician with a nuclear utility</li><li>Minimum of 2 years working experience involving Chemistry and Radiochemistry</li><li>Experience with Operation and maintenance of the following equipment:<ul><li>Ion Chromatography (IC)</li><li>Flame and Furnace AA / ICP</li><li>Gas Chromatography</li><li>Liquid Scintillation counter</li><li>TOC analyzers</li><li>Spectrophotometers</li><li>Gamma Spectroscopy</li></ul></li><li>Experience with the use of a Chemistry Data Management System</li><li>Experience with the generation of liquid and gaseous release permits</li><li>Strong team player with a focus on continual improvement</li><li>For South Carolina positions only “SC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class “A” or “B”” or for North Carolina positions only “NC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class “I” or “II””</li></ul>Specific Requirements:<ul><li>Must be able to obtain Nuclear Access</li><li>Respiratory physical</li><li>Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds</li><li>Ability to meet Chemistry essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)</li><li>This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.</li><li>This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.</li><li>Must live within 75 minutes response time to the plant.</li></ul>Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>Yes<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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Nuclear Chemistry Technician I or Nuclear Chemistry Technician II - Harris Nuclear Plant

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”SummaryNuclear Chemistry Technicians ensure peak plant performance by collecting various system samples and performing laboratory analyses utilizing chemistry instruments and equipment.Responsibilities and Duties:<ul><li>Operating and maintaining chemistry equipment, and analytical instruments</li><li>Responsible for documenting and logging chemistry data</li><li>Participate in a thorough chemistry training program</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Shift work that may include nights and weekends</li><li>Some travel that may include overnight travel</li><li>Nuclear plant environment with exposure to cold, heat, noise, radiation, chemicals, and confined spaces</li></ul>Basic / Required QualificationsNuclear Chemistry Technician I <ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>Successfully completed one of the following:<ul><li>US Navy ELT OR equivalent experience and training</li><li>Graduate from a 2 year accredited technical school in science, engineering, or technology</li><li>Related Nuclear Plant Initial Training program (Operations NLO, RP, etc.)</li><li>Minimum of 1 year related technical training in Chemistry or Radiochemistry, exclusive of the experience requirement</li></ul></li></ul>Nuclear Chemistry Technician II<ul><li>BA/BS degree in chemistry or related science or an AS degree in chemistry and four years of experience or six years nuclear navy experience or equivalent or completed the Nuclear Plant Initial Training Program for Chemistry, non-license operator, RP or equivalent.</li><li>2 years of work-related experience.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li>Nuclear Chemistry initial training program or equivalent</li><li>US Navy ELT OR equivalent experience and training</li><li>Related nuclear plant initial training program (Non-Licensed Operator, Radiation Protection, etc.)</li><li>BS or BA in Chemistry</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)</li><li>One semester of English composition or technical writing</li><li>Previous nuclear plant chemistry or related experience</li><li>Knowledge of nuclear plant systems</li><li>Current qualification as a Nuclear Chemistry Technician with a nuclear utility</li><li>Minimum of 2 years working experience involving Chemistry and Radiochemistry</li><li>Experience with Operation and maintenance of the following equipment:<ul><li>Ion Chromatography (IC)</li><li>Flame and Furnace AA / ICP</li><li>Gas Chromatography</li><li>Liquid Scintillation counter</li><li>TOC analyzers</li><li>Spectrophotometers</li><li>Gamma Spectroscopy</li></ul></li><li>Experience with the use of a Chemistry Data Management System</li><li>Experience with the generation of liquid and gaseous release permits</li><li>Strong team player with a focus on continual improvement</li><li>For South Carolina positions only “SC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class “A” or “B”” or for North Carolina positions only “NC Biological Wastewater Treatment Class “I” or “II””</li></ul>Specific Requirements:<ul><li>Must be able to obtain Nuclear Access</li><li>Respiratory physical</li><li>Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds</li><li>Ability to meet Chemistry essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)</li><li>This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.</li><li>This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.</li><li>Must live within 75 minutes response time to the plant.</li></ul>Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>Yes<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

Nuclear Chemistry Technician I or Nuclear Chemistry Technician II - Harris Nuclear Plant

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