Radiation Protection Specialist - Monticello, MN

Xcel Energy•Monticello, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Radiation Protection Specialist at Xcel Energy's Monticello, MN location. Xcel Energy is a Fortune 500 company serving millions of customers across eight states and is dedicated to providing reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. The company offers opportunities for growth, skill expansion, and participation in the clean energy transition, with meaningful rewards and support for career development. Employees are considered the driving force behind the company's success.

Requirements

Enroll and complete the approved training course as agreed to by the joint apprenticeship committee.
Must be able to be respirator qualified.
Must have the ability to intelligently communicate with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.
Must pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) MASS exam.
Must have a reasonable leave of learning ability to develop basic understanding of nuclear plant maintenance and procedures.
A condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).

Responsibilities

General maintenance, the safe disassembly and reassembly of plant components using standard maintenance tools.
Operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment.
Perform duties when necessary from scaffolds and catwalks in high and confined areas.
Function under written plant maintenance procedures as appropriate and document records as required by plant management.
Accept temporary assignments at other plants, including nuclear plants, as directed by plant management.
Meet screening requirements under NRC regulations.
Be respirator qualified.
Intelligently communicate with plant personnel both verbally and in writing.
Actively participate in training and retraining programs as directed by plant management.
Develop basic understanding of nuclear plant maintenance and procedures.
Successfully obtain and maintain General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants.
Successfully complete nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).