Radiological Protection Technician/Chemistry Shift, ALARA, or Instrumentation Technician
About The Position
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Radiological Protection Technician/Chemistry Shift, ALARA, or Instrumentation Technician located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska. Position closes January 31, 2026 or until filled at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Position SummaryThe major responsibility of the Radiological Protection (RP) Technician is to monitor and maintain the following as specified in the individual employee training plan: radwaste processing, decontamination, environmental controls, and personnel safety. RP Technicians perform radiation and contamination surveys thus protecting plant systems, the general public, and meeting regulatory requirements. This position will report to the applicable RP Supervisor. This position will be assigned to a position within the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) that requires response to the station when an emergency is declared. Assignment to one of these positions and a condition of continued employment will be the ability to arrive at the station to perform ERO responsibilities within 45 minutes of notification of an emergency.
Requirements
- Must be qualified to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) N18.1-1971 requirements. (Documentation of qualification is a condition of employment.)
- Must be able to qualify to the specific employee training plan developed for this position.
Responsibilities
- Provide protection of personnel and the environment from unnecessary radiation exposure, monitor and maintain strict controls on the spread of radioactive contamination, and ensure the safe handling of radioactive material.
- Ensure compliance with standards, procedures, and the code of federal regulations. Operate in accordance with the regulations. Failure to comply may result in violations, enforcement actions, endangering the safety and welfare of the general public and the environment.
- Document and maintain accurate records to provide a thorough documentation of equipment calibrations, radiation safety surveys, radiological analysis results, quality control documents, and the many other documents necessary to defend against future litigations or other documentation as demanded to fulfill the specific employee training plan.
- Collect and analyze samples from various plant systems throughout Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) for quantitative and qualitative evaluations. Conventional and microprocessor equipment will be used.
- Perform routine radiological surveys to evaluate the hazards in the workplace and/or hazards to plant equipment.
- Provide controls and guidance for workers to perform tasks in areas with elevated hazards. Capable of evaluation of internal exposures to inhaled or ingested radioactive contamination, and to evaluate the respiratory protection and contamination control programs.
- Perform inspections of plant areas to ensure adequate housekeeping and that barriers and postings describing radiological hazards such as high radiation, airborne contamination, and surface contamination levels, and other similar hazards are sufficient to inform workers of area conditions and are in compliance with regulations, standards, and procedures.
- Provide back shift coverage to meet emergency plan requirements for monitoring radiological/chemical conditions to mitigate radiological emergencies.
- Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
