Radiation Protection Technician

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

9d•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 surveys and sample analyses, calculating and reporting test results, instructing personnel on health physics precautions and protective measures, inspecting and maintaining power plant equipment, and operating equipment used to obtain radiological and other measurements. The technician may assist with shielding installation and removal and operate company vehicles as required. The position is at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant and requires establishing and maintaining a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time. Radiation exposure associated with nuclear generating plant duties is expected to remain within limits prescribed by the NRC.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience as a Radiation Protection Technician Junior.
Sufficient knowledge and skills, through education and/or experience, to perform the listed duties and responsibilities and to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for the key job in this family.
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.

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 and protective measures, including protective clothing, shielding, exposure-time restrictions, and special dosimetry devices.
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 and temperature, pressure, and flow measurements to the required accuracy.
Analyze data and calculate test results using general health physics knowledge, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and available 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 shielding installation and removal as required.
Operate company vehicles as required.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.