Chemist or Chemical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company - Madison, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Chemist or Chemical Engineer position at Westinghouse Electric Co involves supporting water chemistry activities within Component Engineering and Chemistry Operations. The role focuses on operational chemistry assessments, asset management, and chemistry program planning, utilizing expertise in General Chemistry and plant operations related to reactor and steam chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Support Component Engineering and Chemistry Operations water chemistry activities.
• Conduct operational chemistry assessments to manage secondary side chemistry and maintenance planning.
• Interface with plant personnel and Westinghouse counterparts to support asset management.
• Plan and control chemistry programs and manage changes.
• Apply General Chemistry expertise to water chemistry control and material applications.
• Gain experience related to plant operations concerning primary/fuel and reactor chemistry and secondary/steam chemistry.
• Solve problems and troubleshoot plant systems, modification programs, and chemistry program management.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required.
• Knowledge of General Chemistry and data interpretation is required.
• Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) knowledge and/or expertise is required.
• Knowledge of PWR secondary side chemistry and steam generator operation is required.
• Technical writing experience and proficiency is required.
• Strong communication skills for decision making and collaborative planning are essential.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of PWR primary reactor coolant chemistry, preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Analytical Chemistry methods, analysis, and data interpretation, preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program