Radiation Protection Technician - Ontario, NY
About The Position
Under general supervision until qualifications are attained, the trainee provides radiation protection services in support of plant operations and maintenance, in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. Constellation is the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Requirements
- High school Diploma or GED
- Must possess a good technical aptitude as evidenced by successfully passing the EEI Tech test
- Meets the requirements of Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) psychological, drug, alcohol, and medical testing policies and/or regulations
- Ability to wear a respirator and work with a 20 pound weight on the back
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the fields of radiation control job coverage, radioactive waste management, and respiratory protection program implementation preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Conducts and evaluates radiation, airborne radioactivity and contamination surveys to determine the required radiation protection requirements and personnel stay time, and maintains required postings.
- Assists with monitoring personnel exposure to airborne radioactivity and radiation to maintain personnel exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
- Prescribes the required protective clothing and devices for all individual entries into controlled areas of the site.
- Ensures that controlled area material is surveyed in accordance with approved procedures prior to unrestricted release.
- Assists with calibrations, repairs, and maintains equipment used to perform radiological surveys and respiratory test equipment.
- Assists with the preparation of radioactive material for disposal.
- Installs and certifies shielding, ventilation, and radiological containment devices at work site.
- Assists in the decontamination of personnel and equipment.
- Successfully completes 100/150 series fundamental training and attains qualifications to independently perform basic radiation protection tasks such as conducting and analyzing survey results, performing area and equipment decontamination, and controlling worker ingress and egress into radiological controlled areas.
- Successfully completes 200 and 250 series initial classroom training and 200 series hands-on task training and evaluation.
- Upon completion of 200 and 250 series training and until the applicable ANSI experience time requirement is met, performs 200 and 250 series tasks under general supervision of qualified radiation protection technicians.
- Perform emergency response duties as assigned.
- May be required to work overtime and shift work.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- bonus program
- 401(k) with company match
- employee stock purchase program
- comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- robust wellbeing programs
- disability and life insurance benefits
- paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
