Assistant Chemist

We’re looking for an Assistant Chemist to join us at Sizewell B Power Station. The work of the chemistry team is varied and if successful your role on Station will be in support of the Head of Chemistry in Equipment Reliability, Chemical Safety and safe, reliable generation of the plant. It’s imperative you’re able to demonstrate excellent team working abilities as well as the initiative and flexibility to work independently.

Experience and knowledge regarding Power Plant Chemistry, Pressurised Water Reactors and Radiochemistry will all be important to success in this role. We’d also like to see some demonstration of leadership attributes, as you’ll be providing advice and guidance to various stakeholders on the station.

Applications for this role close on Wednesday 25th January and the interviews will be held Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd February.

**Pay, Benefits and Culture**

We can offer a competitive salary from £37,080 - £67,175 and you’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

**What you’ll be doing**

Your main duties as an Assistant Chemist will include:

- Developing standards and specifications for Plant Chemistry monitoring
- Trending chemistry data, investigating plant issues and initiating required corrective actions
- Preparing and reviewing documentation used to support the site chemistry programme
- Providing advice on matters of chemical safety, materials compatibility and chemical cleanliness
- Working closely with the chemistry laboratory team to ensure compliance with analytical requirements.

**Who you are**

As a member of our Chemistry team, you’ll need a sound knowledge of power plant chemistry, Pressurised water reactors and radiochemistry, as well as working knowledge of Site Licence requirements and an understanding of permit for work systems and emergency response procedures.

You’ll confidently be able to take the lead when dealing with technical issues, bringing to life your communicative and people management skills. Personally, you’ll be a determined individual who brings enthusiasm and engagement not just to your own work, but you’ll also be able to motivate and help drive the wider team around you.

**Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.