RP ALARA Specialist

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Morris, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation is hiring for a multi-level Radiation Protection ALARA position at Dresden Nuclear Power Station in Morris, Illinois. The role may be filled at the RP ALARA Specialist or Sr RP ALARA Specialist level. It is accountable for implementing the station’s As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) program through ALARA planning and effective exposure-reduction techniques, such as lead shielding, flushing, and technology implementation. The position implements long-term planning processes and supports online and outage Radiation Protection planning and preparation. The specialist represents Radiation Protection and ALARA in meetings, helps schedule appropriate RP resources, monitors collective radiation exposure reduction metrics, supports work scheduling to make effective use of ALARA controls, prepares ALARA packages, and conducts in-progress reviews and field observations. The role also supports corrective actions, self-assessments, benchmarking, communications, emergency response, departmental coverage, call-outs, and outage support as directed. Minimum qualifications vary by level and include specified combinations of education, Radiation Protection experience, or Senior Reactor Operator licensing/experience. Candidates must also meet applicable access requirements and medical examination or testing requirements.

Requirements

RP ALARA Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in health physics or a related science and 1 year of related experience; or a current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license and 5 years of related experience; or an associate’s degree in health physics or a related science and 3 years of related experience; or a high school diploma/GED with ANSI 3.1 RP Technician qualifications or 5 years of related experience.
Sr RP ALARA Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in health physics or a related science and 4 years of applied Radiation Protection experience; or a current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license and 5 years of applied Radiation Protection experience; or an associate’s degree in health physics or a related science and 6 years of applied Radiation Protection experience; or a high school diploma/GED with 4 years as a qualified ANSI 3.1 RP Technician or at least 8 years of applied Radiation Protection experience.
Meet minimum access or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and pass favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear Radiation Protection experience.
For the senior level: in-depth knowledge of plant systems and operations.
For the senior level: successful completion of National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification.

Responsibilities

Represent Radiation Protection and ALARA at meetings and ensure appropriate Radiation Protection resources are properly scheduled.
Track and monitor collective radiation exposure reduction metrics, including personnel exposure, industry metrics, and other plant parameters.
Assist station personnel with scheduling work to take advantage of ALARA controls.
Perform in-progress reviews and write ALARA packages as directed.
Implement corrective actions, self-assessments, and benchmarking into departmental and self-learning objectives.
Conduct in-field observations of work and ensure appropriate standards of performance are met.
Develop and deliver oral and written communications effective for all audiences.
Perform other assignments and duties as directed, including emergency response, departmental coverage, call-outs, and outage support in positions outside the department.