Overview

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is looking for a Chemist/Chemical Engineer to join the Reactor Plant Chemistry group supporting reactor plant chemistry with an emphasis on radiochemistry and radiochemistry equipment for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, submarines, prototypes and moored training ships. The successful candidate will: Resolve reactor plant chemistry issues and radiochemical analysis method and equipment issues. Support reactor plant chemistry control improvement initiatives. Work with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists to test and implement radiochemistry analysis methods and equipment. Support deployed radiochemistry analysis systems by designing tests, qualifying next-generation hardware, writing and maintaining procedures, training operators, responding to emergent fleet requests for technical assistance, and evaluating system data. Coordinate and manage all aspects of small and large projects which require interfacing with various NNL organizations and external organizations. The successful candidate should be able to work efficiently on multiple tasks and complete tasks in a timely manner. Limited travel is required for installation of radiochemistry equipment, vendor meetings, and radiochemistry technology conferences. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Preferred Skills Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems. Knowledge of gamma spectroscopy equipment, troubleshooting, and analysis methods. Radiochemistry, analytical chemistry, or inorganic chemistry course work and laboratory experience. Experience with gamma-ray spectroscopy data processing software and data analysis. Experience with training or teaching in technical subject matter. Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory