Radiation Protection Technician

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

11d•$44 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Perform technical and specialized work involving radiological analysis and radiation protection equipment testing, and assist engineers with other technical services. The role includes conducting radiological surveys and sample analyses, interpreting results, applying health physics knowledge, inspecting power plant equipment, and operating and maintaining equipment used for radiological and other measurements. The position may involve radiation exposure within limits prescribed by the NRC. The employee must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time of the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience as a Radiation Protection Technician Junior.
Sufficient knowledge and skills, through a combination of education and/or experience, to perform the listed duties and responsibilities and the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the key job in this family.
Establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time of the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
Understand that most duties at a nuclear generating plant involve radiation exposure within limits prescribed by the NRC.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in health physics.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance, and records.
Conduct periodic and special radiation, contamination, and airborne surveys as directed.
Analyze the need for contamination control measures and direct their use.
Instruct others in health physics precautions, protective measures, and equipment, including 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.
Process and count plant and environmental samples, including alpha and beta counting and gamma spectrometry.
Inspect turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, and other power plant equipment; prepare working sketches for repairs and inspection and maintenance reports.
Operate and maintain equipment used to obtain radiological analyses, temperatures, pressures, and flows to the required accuracy.
Analyze data and calculate test results using health physics knowledge, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and available handbooks, manuals, and reference materials.
Perform calibration checks and assist with calibration procedures for alpha and beta counting instruments, portable radiation detection instruments, and in-plant radiation monitoring equipment.
Assist the ALARA section with installation and removal of shielding as required.
Operate company vehicles as required.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.