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Steam Plant Chemistry Chemist/Engineer

The Steam Plant Chemistry Fleet Support position provides the opportunity to interact with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists to assess steam plant chemistry control and related system operations in the Naval Nuclear Fleet. The position requires the ability to evaluate fleet steam plant chemistry data trends, investigate abnormal conditions, and identify appropriate corrective actions. The successful candidate will recommend improved chemistry control guidance and requirements that will be used in the fleet. This position will provide the opportunity for responding directly to ships and shipyards regarding chemistry and steam plant issues. The successful candidate will interface with other organizations, both within and outside NNL, to evaluate the impacts to chemistry control from shipboard system or procedural changes. In addition, the position has the opportunity for travel to shipyards. This position requires a self-motivated individual who is able to perform high quality technical evaluations, shows great attention to detail, and has excellent writing and communication skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS *

Associate:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university. GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Intermediate:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience; or
  • Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year relevant experience. GPA of 3.0 or higher in most recent degree program.; or
  • Currently or previously EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Experience in the performance and theory of various analytical chemistry methods. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing and data analysis. 
  • Experience with urgent problem resolution and troubleshooting. 
  • Experience working with multi-disciplined teams. 
  • Understanding of fluid system basics.