Sr Radiation Protection (RP) Tech - Plant Farley

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
• Must be able to pass the EEI Technical Occupations Selection System Test

Education / Equivalent Preferences

• 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)

Summary Of Duties

As a Senior RP Technician, you will ensure the occupational radiation safety of plant workers and provide technical support to the Radiation Protection department through the following:

• Monitoring Radiation Controlled Areas on a regularly scheduled basis using fixed and portable survey instruments to evaluate contamination and airborne radiation levels, and to assist in establishing dose rates for job coverage
• Storing, issuing, and testing of respiratory protection equipment
• Assisting in or becoming lead for repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required
• Providing Radiation Protection coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
• Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
• Preparing Radiation Work Permits
• Providing support to plant dosimetry program, as needed
• Providing support for radioactive waste shipments as required
• Implementing the process control program as required
• Reviewing work packages, projecting exposure for job, evaluating need for shielding, and briefing with technicians and workers on work activities
• Performing ALARA job reviews and maintaining a job history file for ALARA packages
• Tracking ALARA suggestions, reviewing and taking necessary action
• Pursuing methods for improving the ALARA program's performance and efficiency and to increase the awareness of all plant groups of this Program
• Photo documentation of plant areas for use in future ALARA job planning
• Serves on the on-shift Emergency Response Organization

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience in a technical radiation protection program
• Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and 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 is required
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant procedures, regulations, systems and processes is a plus
• Demonstrates an interest in acting as a mentor for lesser experienced Radiation Protection personnel
• Must have capacity to be respirator qualified
• Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test

Pay

Starting pay of $58.41/hr.

Behavioral Attributes

Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes:

• Safety First – We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
• Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.
• Act with integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
• Superior Performance – We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.