Radiation Protection Tech

Primary Purpose Of Position

Provides radiation protection services in support of plant operations and maintenance, in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Conducts and evaluates radiation, airborne radioactivity and contamination surveys to determine the required radiation protection requirements and personnel stay time, and maintains required postings.
• Monitors and controls personnel exposure to airborne radioactivity and radiation to maintain personnel exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
• Prescribes the required protective clothing and devices for all individual entries into controlled areas of the site.
• Controls and reduces the quantities of radioactive materials by physical techniques and administrative procedures.
• Operates, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment used to perform radiological surveys and respiratory test equipment.
• Prepares radioactive material for disposal.
• Performs duties of the Shift Radiation Protection Technician in accordance with the requirements of the REG Emergency Response Plan.
• Ensures that controlled area material is surveyed in accordance with approved procedures prior to unrestricted release.
• Installs and certifies shielding, ventilation, and radiological containment devices at work site.
• Directs, performs or assists in the decontamination of personnel and equipment.
• Assists in training of plant, Company, and supplemental personnel.
• May be required to work overtime and shift work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet ANSI requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One of the following:
  • Associates degree or equivalent in Radiation Protection, Health Physics or related field.
  • OR
  • OR
  • Over five (5) years of experience in the field of radiation control job coverage, radioactive waste management, and respiratory protection program implementation, or the equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience.
• Meet the requirements of Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) psychological, drug, alcohol, and medical testing policies and/or regulations.
• Successful completion of EEI Technicians test.
• The ability to wear a respirator and work with a 20 pound weight on the back is required. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.
• Ability to meet and maintain unescorted access requirements of a commercial nuclear power plant.
• Must be available for on-call status.
• Job requires rotating shift work including holiday and weekend work.
• Incumbents will be required to work outdoors in all conditions, climbing, working from ladders and platforms, exposure to heat, dirt, noise, and radiation.
• Ability to serve on the Emergency Response Organizational when called.
• Successful completion of Initial Training and/or Watch Station Qualifications.
• Regular and consistent attendance is essential to the performance of the position.