Radwaste Chemist

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $94,500 to $105,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Manage specific Radwaste / Chemistry programs as assigned. The position involves managing and oversight of the radwaste program, maintaining regulatory requirements, vendor oversight, and participation in the Emergency Preparedness (EP) and duty rotation.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Monitor collection and processing system chemistry and operational parameters in order to provide recommendations for maintaining radwaste system health and minimization of waste generation.
• Act as a Radwaste system point of contact to aggressively advocate with other work groups and Clean Energy Center (CEC) leadership for resolution of system issues to ensure radwaste health.
• Set goals and communicate progress on solid/liquid system processing metrics.
• Develop and execute plans for spent resin processing and management through oversight of vendors and coordination with other CEC workgroups, obtaining help as necessary.
• Establish and manage budget, forecasting, accruals, and contracts for radioactive waste such as spent resin, dry activated waste, and metals.
• Work with radwaste shipping to ensure all radwaste types are shipped offsite timely for cost optimization.
• All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related physical science with 2 years of operations, chemistry, or radioactive waste experience OR
• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 2 years of operations, chemistry, or radioactive waste experience OR
• Associate's degree in chemistry or related physical science with 4 years of operations, chemistry, or radioactive waste experience OR
• High school diploma/GED with 6 years of operations, chemistry, or radioactive waste experience
• Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

Prior nuclear power plant Operations and Chemistry experience