Alara Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Columbus, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Westinghouse is recruiting Alara Technicians to work at the Millstone Nuclear Power Station located in Waterford CT. Provide ALARA support oversight as required for power-plant activities, providing job coverage, certain routine tasks may be assigned commensurate with individual certifications, qualifications and skills. Additional responsibilities include predicting and tracking the potential dose that can be received by work groups and assisting in implementing actions required to maintain workers’ radiation doses to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA.) In some cases, ALARA Techs will assist with shielding installation. The ALARA Technician is required to use/wear the appropriate safety equipment for each applicable task and may establish requirements for the use of protective equipment by other work groups. You will report to the Westinghouse site manager and be located onsite.

Requirements

• Dose trending
• Knowledge of Evaluate plant conditions and implement actions to lower radiation doses
• Perform Temporary Shielding Requests
• Review Radiation work permits
• ALARA planning/trending
• Conduct post ALARA review of specific jobs and RWP’s
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulations, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of radiation detection and measurement equipment, including calibration and quality control.

Nice To Haves

• ALARA support oversight as required for power-plant activities
• Predicting and tracking the potential dose that can be received by work groups
• Assisting in implementing actions required to maintain workers’ radiation doses to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA.)
• Assist with shielding installation.
• Use/wear the appropriate safety equipment for each applicable task
• Establish requirements for the use of protective equipment by other work groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide Radiation Protection coverage and oversight for power-plant activates.
• Provide job coverage.
• Perform certain routine tasks determined by individual certifications, qualifications, and skills.
• Perform radiation and contamination surveys.
• Perform material and equipment surveys.
• Perform release of personnel and material.
• Perform material escort.
• Perform ALARA planning.
• Help with decontamination activities.
• Support Site Emergency Plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• Company Holidays
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed