Radiation Protection Tech Sr

APS•TONOPAH, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Radiation Protection Technician performs radiological protection activities, including radiological surveys, sampling and analysis, radioactive material control, contamination control, and dose control. The role helps protect the public and employees from radiation hazards and ensures compliance with regulations, standards, and procedures. The technician performs medium- and high-radiological-risk work, complex job coverage, and duties related to radioactive material shipments, radiological effluent monitoring, and dosimetry program implementation. The position may also include temporary leadership responsibilities during refueling outages or supervisor absences. The position supports radiological safety during online and outage work, maintains controls over radiological materials and access to Radiologically Controlled Areas, conducts surveys and personnel decontamination, and documents findings and postings. It also includes preparing work orders and Radiation Work Permits, maintaining and calibrating radiation protection equipment, participating in the accredited technician training program, and supporting emergency response and outage activities. Employees at PVNGS may be called upon to serve in the Emergency Response Organization, support outages, and undergo random Fitness for Duty testing. The role is onsite in the field and/or at an APS facility, and employees are expected to reside in Arizona.

Requirements

Meet or exceed the minimum education and experience requirements in Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.
One qualifying pathway is an associate degree in Radiation Protection-related coursework from an accredited college and one year of work experience in Radiation Protection positions.
A second qualifying pathway is a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in Radiation Protection positions, or 4,000 hours of Radiation Protection work experience in accordance with NISP-RP-012, including one year of Radiation Protection technical training.
A third qualifying pathway is a Radiation Protection certificate from an accredited college and one year of work experience in Radiation Protection positions.
Applicants for PVNGS openings must be a U.S. person under the stated U.S. Export Control Laws.
Employees are expected to reside in Arizona.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of radiological fundamentals, mathematical concepts, and plant systems.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Qualification in INPO Common Industry Radiation Protection tasks.
National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform medium- and high-radiological-risk work activities to provide radiological safety during online and outage work.
Perform complex job coverage.
Perform duties associated with radioactive material shipments, radiological effluent monitoring, and dosimetry program implementation.
Implement Palo Verde administrative procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and Palo Verde procedures and policies.
Perform radiological surveys, document results accurately, and establish required radiological postings for work in Radiologically Controlled Areas.
Conduct radiological surveys for unrestricted release of materials, equipment, and personnel.
Perform personnel decontamination activities.
Maintain controls over radiological materials, wastes, source inventories, and personnel access into Radiologically Controlled Areas.
Evaluate and analyze programmatic improvements to keep occupational exposures optimally low.
Write work orders, schedule work, and prepare Radiation Work Permits.
Participate in and progress through the accredited Radiation Protection Technicians training program by completing assigned task qualifications.
Inspect, calibrate, and maintain radiological protection instrumentation, dosimetry, and sampling equipment.
Perform activities associated with onsite and public protection during emergency plan execution.
Develop, conduct, and evaluate trainees as assigned to share operating experience and program knowledge.
Provide technical expertise during assessments, industry benchmarking, and procedure enhancements.
Perform temporary leadership duties during refueling outages or supervisor absences.
Support refueling or short-notice outages and, when called upon, serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization.