HP Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Hopkins, SC

7d • $55,379 - $72,008 • Onsite

About The Position

As a HP Tech you will help maintain radiation exposure to plant personnel and the public ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). This is achieved by collection, analysis and evaluation of radiological sample data to evaluate radiological conditions and providing emergency response assistance when needed. You will report to the EHS Team Manager and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite. You will be on either 2nd or 3rd shift for this opportunity.

Requirements

• Associate degree in radiation protection or other equivalent field of study.
• Work experience in radiation protection, or an equivalent field that involves the use of math, physics and chemistry to perform the job responsibilities.
• At least one year experience as a Radiation Protection Technician or an equivalent field where the job responsibilities parallel that of the requirements for CFFF Radiation Protection Technicians
• Must identify and correct potential radiological contamination, airborne and non-compliance situations.
• Must have the ability to meet and maintain qualifications required for use of a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Distribute, collect, prepare and analyze air samples.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate radiological sample counting equipment.
• Process effluent/environmental samples and uranyl nitrate samples. Perform respirator fit tests.
• Provide radiological airborne, contamination and airborne chemical monitoring for events in the contamination controlled area (CCA).
• Evaluate and complete work order requests including survey of potentially contaminated parts/equipment for transfer or release from the facility.
• Survey of incoming and outgoing shipments of radioactive materials.
• Leak testing of high efficiency filtration systems.
• Provide support for non-routine requests from internal and external customers.
• Provide guidance to radiological workers to minimize personnel contamination and exposure to radioactive materials.
• Provide support for major radiation safety programs such as bioassay, dosimetry, instrumentation, transportation, ventilation, contamination control, environmental monitoring and radiation work permits, and maintain them observing regulatory requirements.
• Obtain training for proper response to emergency events and participate in response to events when needed.

Benefits

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree