Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician II or Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician III - Oconee Nuclear Station

Duke Energy•Seneca, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician II or III at Oconee Nuclear Station. Depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate, the hiring manager may choose to fill the role at a higher level. Radiation Protection Technicians are responsible for ensuring the radiological protection of the workforce during both routine operations and post-accident conditions. This includes performing surveys, assessing radiation doses, and making sound decisions to maintain safety.

Requirements

Radiation Protection Technician II: Two year degree (Associate of Science) in radiation protection, or nuclear navy training, or equivalent education or training programs. A minimum of three years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Radiation Protection Technician II: Two years of experience in a radiation protection, chemistry or computer science career.
Radiation Protection Technician III: 2 yr. related associates degree or Navy Nuclear Power Program and ELT.
Radiation Protection Technician III: 1 year of experience in Radiation Protection / 1 year of technical related training.
Radiation Protection Technician III: 1 year of nuclear experience.
Willing to relocate to within 75 minutes of nuclear plant in order to meet requirements of Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
Must obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization.
Respiratory physical.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to meet RP essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.).
This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, (Ladders, Harness, etc) with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
Must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree from a college accredited by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO).
Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related field.
Navy ELT Certified by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians.
Meets ANSI 3.1 requirements for a Power Reactor Radiation Protection Technician.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization.
Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work.
Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments.

Responsibilities

Perform surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions.
Perform radiological job coverage of maintenance and operations activities to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements are met.
Brief Radiation workers on radiological hazards of the work area.
Calculate air sample results and evaluate radiological conditions against procedures, to ensure expected conditions have not been exceeded.
Participate in Emergency planning drills, including response to contaminated injured workers, fission barrier degradation scenarios, and releases of radiological hazards to the environment.
Participate in the stations corrective action program, to identify and correct conditions in the plant.
Implement regulatory required programs, such as radioactive material/waste shipping, instrumentation calibrations and source checks, and dosimetry issuance.