Associate Nuclear Chemistry Technician

Date: Jan 14, 2026

Location: SURRY, VA, US, 23883

Company: Dominion Energy

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

This is the entry level into the Nuclear Chemistry Technician series. Incumbents will participate in classroom and practical training and are expected to maintain acceptable academic standards throughout the program. As a fully qualified chemistry technician, it will be expected to work independently in occasional high stress environments. Rotating dayshift and/or night shift will be required as needed once fully qualified.

Technicians in training will have classroom and hands on training which will cover various topics such as: Primary and secondary sampling, pH, conductivity, titration, gas analysis, radiological analysis, VPDES sampling, ion chromatography, ICP, and gas chromatography.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

-Associates Degree: 0-2 Years related experience or;

-HS with 2+ years related experience.

OR

United States Navy Engineering Laboratory Technician

-Demonstrated aptitude in fundamental elements of science and mathematics.

-Ability to communicate effectively using oral and written skills.

-Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the framework of a team.

-Ability to work under adverse environmental conditions i.e. high temperatures.

-Requires one year each of college level mathematics (pre-calculus), chemistry, and physics.

-Must be able to fulfill duties as directed for Station Emergency Plan to include obtaining and maintaining required ERO/SERO qualifications, participating in ERO/SERO exercises and drills, and verifying availability through response to ERO/SERO call-in drills.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Associate

Preferred Discipline(s): Mathematics, Chemistry, Science

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Must obtain and maintain required ERO/SERO qualifications.

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.2 and 4.5.3.3. Education Requirements: HS Diploma, Minimum Experience for the job: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear Power Plant Experience 1 year. (This position is part of a formal training program whereby the candidate/employee will not meet the full ANSI requirements of years of experience until the formal training program is completed.)

Note: Dominion Energy minimum requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.

Working Conditions

Cold 26-50%

Fumes 26-50%

Heat 26-50%

Loud Noise 26-50%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors 26-50%

Pressurized Lines & Valves Up to 25%

Radiation 26-50%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employme nt-Testing/

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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