Radiation Protection Technician

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform complex technical and specialized work in Radiological Control including implementing the station Radiation Protection Program. This role involves performing necessary engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance, and records. You will conduct periodic and special radiation, contamination, and airborne surveys, and analyze the need for and direct the use of contamination control measures. Additionally, you will instruct others in the use of health physics precautions, protective measures, and equipment, and conduct special tests, sampling operations, and analyses in accordance with standardized radiological procedures. The role also includes performing standard processing and counting for plant and environmental samples, inspecting power plant equipment, and operating and maintaining equipment necessary to obtain radiological analyses, temperatures, pressures, and flows. You will analyze data, calculate test results, and perform calibration checks and assist in calibration procedures for various radiation detection instruments. Assisting the ALARA section with shielding installation and removal, operating company vehicles, and reporting irregularities are also key responsibilities. It is understood that in the performance of most nuclear generating plant duties there will be associated radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC. A permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant is required.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED.
Must have at least 2 years' experience as a Radiation Protection Technician Junior.
Through a combination of education and/or experience must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above, as well as the ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job in this family.
Successful completion of the Plant Technician Selection System (TECH) test is required for this position.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in health physics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance and records.
Conduct periodic and special radiation, contamination and airborne surveys as directed.
Analyze the need for and direct the use of contamination control measures.
Instruct others in the use of health physics precautions, protective measures, and equipment such as protective clothing, shielding, exposure time restrictions and special dosimetry devices as requested.
Conduct special tests sampling operations, and analyses in accordance with standardized radiological procedures.
Perform standard processing and counting for plant and environmental samples including alpha and beta counting, and gamma spectrometry.
Inspect turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks and other power plant equipment; making working sketches for repairs and prepare inspection and maintenance reports.
Operate and maintain equipment necessary to obtain radiological analyses, temperatures, pressures and flows to the accuracy required.
Analyze data and calculate test results, applying general knowledge of health physics, quantitative and qualitative analyses, use available handbooks, manuals and associated reference material.
Perform calibration checks and assist in calibration procedures for alpha and beta counting instruments, portable radiation detection instruments, and in-plant radiation monitoring equipment.
Assist ALARA section as required for installation and removal of shielding.
Operate company vehicles as required.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.