TRW - Rad Protection Operations Tech

Ameren•Steedman, MO

About The Position

About Ameren Missouri Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area DUTIES: Under direct but not constant supervision and working on a rotating or straight shift as required to measure and keep records of radiation levels; to service radiation protection and analytical equipment; to perform laboratory testing and related work such as, but not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age at time of application
Have graduated from high school or passed equivalency examination
Be able to perform the essential functions of the discipline
Passed requirements for unescorted access at the Callaway Energy Center
Must meet one of the following criteria:
Pass a discipline entry test developed by the Company and reviewed by the Union with a score of 80% or better to enter the line of promotion
Three years of experience doing comparable work OR Achieve a rank of E5 or Navy ELT
Completion of associated apprentice program
Associate degree in Chemistry, Health Physics, or Radiation Protection
Must have good eyesight, good reflexes, good hearing and no color deficiency in vision.
The candidate must successfully complete a full medical examination.
This medical examination is to include a test or examination by a psychiatrist or physician to determine that there is no sign of aberrant behavior or emotional instability that would impair his ability to discharge his duties in a competent manner

Responsibilities

Make complex and routine radiation surveys by operating detecting and counting instruments according to schedule or as requested and recording the data.
Sample and determine the radioactivity level of materials using portable or laboratory type equipment.
Service and calibrate radiation protection equipment and instruments as may be assigned.
Give routine and special instructions to plant personnel and others regarding radiation safety.
Provide assistance to others as assigned in the operation and maintenance of all water processing and radwaste facilities.
Assist Technicians in other Rad/Chem classifications when required.
Each of the above duties may be administratively restricted until the individual has adequately demonstrated proficiency in related skills.
Communicate verbally or in writing with authorized inspectors or other representatives of plant management, or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, on any plant activity with which Technician has been involved.
Properly drive a motor vehicle when directed or when required to perform his/her duties.
On an as needed basis, to serve in any other plant activity for which he/she is trained.
To develop and maintain a complete understanding of the plant emergency program and the plant security system.
To react as appropriate in the protection of the public in case of an operational emergency and to serve as an active participant in these programs.