Code 134.3 Nuclear Water Chemistry Program
Location
- Honolulu, HI
Summary description:
C134.3 is a division within the Quality Assurance Department at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF). The Nuclear Water Chemistry Program oversees the water chemistry controls that are critical in preventing nuclear submarine reactor plant and steam plant system failures. The Chemistry Lab performs a variety of chemical analyses to ensure the purity and chemical composition of the reactor coolant water, which prevents corrosion in the system and the formation of harmful radiation by-products.
Job description:
This training schedule is an accelerated plan designed for an Engineering Lab Technician (ELT). The goals of the Nuclear Water Chemistry Program are: 1) Provide continuous support towards the operational readiness of the Fleet. 2) Development, implementation, maintenance, and oversight of a quality control program that executes work with first-time quality and reduces quality deficiencies. PHNSY & IMF Chemists and Sailors perform the analysis of customer submitted water samples.
Eligibility factors:
Hawaii
Typical pay $56K – $81K/yr
Median pay: $64K/yr
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Marked DIB in the DoW directory
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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