Associate Chemist/Chemist at Byron Nuclear Power Station in Byron, Illinois

This role may be filled at the Associate Chemist Level or the Chemist Level  Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level.

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.

Associate Chemist - Job Code XBAP

Expected salary range of $74,700 to $83,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Chemist - Job Code XBAF

Expected salary range of $91,800 to $102,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

The Chemist 2 position is multifold. It involves managing chemistry programs, reviewing data, monitoring performance, communicating with other Clean Energy Center (CEC) departments, maintaining regulatory compliance, writing reports, managing special projects, training personnel, maintaining analytical and radio analytical instrumentation, maintain in-line instrumentation, maintain quality control and participation in the Emergency Preparedness (EP) and duty rotation.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

Manage Chemistry programs through the review and analysis of chemistry data, CEC walkdowns, participation in CEC troubleshooting plans, and implementation of new strategies/practices to improve performance.

Communicate chemistry issues, performance, and needs with CEC management and other departments, obtaining assistance from supervisor or peers when necessary.

Complete or provide input to Chemistry and CEC Performance Indicators.

Provide direction and oversight of Chemistry vendors and contracts.

Prepare and manage budget associated with assigned Chemistry programs.

Support/Coordinate special projects as required.

Participate in the training program such as preparing and or delivering lesson plans associated with chemistry.

Participate in Emergency Response Organization and duty rotation. Subject to call out as required in support of CEC requirements.

Provide input to corrective action program and CEC work management meetings.

All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management

This role may be filled at the Associate Chemist Level or the Chemist Level  Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level.

Associate Chemist - Job Code XBAP
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, environmental, or similar field OR
• Associate’s degree in chemistry or related physical science with 2 years of nuclear plant related experience OR 
• High school diploma/GED with 4 years of nuclear plant related experience 
•  Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Chemist - Job Code XBAF

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related physical science with 2 years of related experience (ex. Nuclear/Navy-operator, ELT, Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) Chemist or Laboratory Lead/Chemist, Raw Water Treatment Chemists) OR
• Associate's degree in related physical science with 4 years of related experience OR
• Achieved Chemistry Technician qualification with 2 years of Nuclear Chemistry OR Qualified Navy ELT experience OR
• High school diploma or GED and 6 years of related experience
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Associate Chemist - Job Code XBAP

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related physical science
• Prior nuclear power plant Chemistry experience

Chemist - Job Code XBAF
Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related physical science
• Prior nuclear power plant Chemistry experience