Technician, Chemistry & Radiology; NPG

Overview

Technician, Chemistry & Radiology (NPG) A - 518140

Department: Chemistry

Work Location: Spring City, TN

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 02/02/2026

Posting Close: 02/11/2026 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

This entry level, trainee position requires no experience.

• Using prescribed methods and procedures, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced radiological chemist.
• Works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and expected results.
• Performs a variety of tasks, which should provide experience and familiarization with nuclear plant chemistry staff activities.
• May perform limited chemical analysis, routine surveillances and inspections.
• May maintain records and various types of instrumentation and equipment.
• Other duties related to the department’s assigned responsibilities may be required to be performed as assigned by supervisor.

Proficiency in safe laboratory practices;
Proficiency in chemistry lab ware application and use;
Proficiency in the math skills to perform and understand equations and calculations used in a radi analytical lab;
Basic computer skills;
Principles of chemical reactions.

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

Program participants shall have at least an associate degree, or equivalent, acquired from an accredited college/university, military, vocational school or others. This degree shall include satisfactory completion (grade of C or better) of college courses in both mathematics and chemistry. Successful completion of the Naval Engineering Laboratory Technician Training Program is considered equivalent to second-year college-level training. An official college or university transcript or certificate of completion is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume on-call rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by NPG procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

Requires use of protective clothing and work in areas with elevated temperatures, high noise backgrounds, asbestos, radiation and other industrial hazards.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found hsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing.

TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation:
Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service.

Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

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More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].