Sr Radiation Protection (RP) Tech - Plant Farley
About the Role
Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Farley, a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for almost 50 years, located in Columbia, AL, in Houston County along the Chattahoochee River. The area offers both suburban and rural living, making it ideal for families and young professionals, with affordable living, strong community ties, and access to outdoor recreation, local schools, healthcare, shopping, and entertainment.
Requirements
- Experience and training that meets 3.1 ANSI - 2014 requirements
- Two (2) years of Radiation Protection related work experience (Maximum of 2000 hrs/year @ 50 hrs/week) – Required
- One (1) year of nuclear power plant experience – Required
- One (1) year of related training in radiation protection principles or successful completion of an INPO Accredited Initial Training course
- Ability to pass the EEI Technical Occupations Selection System Test
Qualifications
Preferred education or equivalent experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science (Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, or Math), OR
- Associate's degree in Radiation Protection Technology, OR
- US Navy Nuclear ELT (24 months)
Responsibilities
- Monitor Radiation Controlled Areas on a regularly scheduled basis using fixed and portable survey instruments to evaluate contamination and airborne radiation levels, and assist in establishing dose rates for job coverage
- Store, issue, and test respiratory protection equipment
- Assist in or lead repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments
- Provide Radiation Protection coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
- Conduct radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
- Prepare Radiation Work Permits
- Support the plant dosimetry program as needed
- Support radioactive waste shipments as required
- Implement the process control program as required
- Review work packages, project exposure for jobs, evaluate shielding needs, and brief technicians and workers on work activities
- Perform ALARA job reviews and maintain a job history file for ALARA packages
- Track ALARA suggestions, review, and take necessary action
- Pursue methods for improving the ALARA program’s performance and efficiency, and increase awareness of the program across all plant groups
- Photo documentation of plant areas for future ALARA job planning
- Serve on the on-shift Emergency Response Organization
Skills
- Experience in a technical radiation protection program
- Safety-focused attitude with a commitment to zero accidents or injuries
- Ability to enforce Radiation Protection requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized
- Strong knowledge of Radiation Protection fundamentals
- Proficiency in the use of a personal computer
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of nuclear power plant procedures, regulations, systems, and processes (a plus)
- Interest in mentoring less experienced Radiation Protection personnel
- Capacity to be respirator qualified
Behavioral Attributes
- Safety First: Actively care about the safety and well-being of employees, customers, and communities
- Intentional Inclusion: Foster a culture of belonging and ensure a diverse team feels valued
- Act with Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, respect, fairness, and trustworthiness
- Superior Performance: Focus on continuous improvement and exceptional service to customers, communities, and the environment
Pay
This is a covered position with a starting pay of $58.41/hr.
Benefits
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. A summary of benefits can be found here.