Radiation Protection Technician (RP Tech) - Plant Hatch

Southern Company•Baxley, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Hatch – a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for more than 50 years – located in Baxley, Ga., in Appling County along the Altamaha River. The area offers a rural mix, blending small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a strong fit for families and young professionals alike. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and golf. Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining, and entertainment with only a short drive to Savannah, Statesboro, and Georgia’s coast. If a new and significant challenge is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science (Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, or Math) OR associate’s degree in Radiation Protection Technology, Electrical Computer & Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering Technology, OR US Navy Nuclear ELT in lieu of degree
Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Meeting ANSI 3.1 - 2014 requirements is preferred
One year of Health Physics or decontamination-related work experience (2000 hours over a minimum of 40 weeks) desired
Successful completion of the National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) certification is preferred
Basic knowledge of radiation fundamentals is preferred
Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries
The ability to enforce radiation protection standards and requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized
Proficient in the use of a personal computer
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of nuclear power plant procedures, regulations, systems and processes is a plus
Working knowledge of first aid and heat stress is desired
Self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities
Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening & security and company physical requirements.
Must have capacity to be respirator qualified.

Nice To Haves

Meeting ANSI 3.1 - 2014 requirements
One year of Health Physics or decontamination-related work experience (2000 hours over a minimum of 40 weeks)
Successful completion of the National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) certification
Basic knowledge of radiation fundamentals
Knowledge of nuclear power plant procedures, regulations, systems and processes
Working knowledge of first aid and heat stress

Responsibilities

Monitoring Radiation Controlled Area (RCA) on a regularly scheduled basis using fixed and portable survey instruments to evaluate contamination and airborne radiation levels and to assist in establishing dose rates for job coverage
Storing, issuing, and testing of respiratory protection equipment
Assisting in repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required
Assisting in providing health physics coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
Assisting in the preparation of Radiation Work Permits
Providing support for radioactive waste shipments as required
Implementing the process control program as required
Performing As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) job reviews and maintaining a job history file for ALARA packages
Pursuing methods for improving the ALARA program's performance and efficiency and to increase the awareness of all plant groups of this Program
Photo documentation of plant areas for use in future ALARA job planning
Support the decontamination of plant areas and equipment