Sr. Radiation Protection Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC•Hempfield Township, PA

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. As a Senior Radiation Protection Technician, you will support coverage of radiological work at the Westinghouse Waltz Mill Site. Work includes surveillance of radiological work areas, radioactive material management, data/records management, radiological sample collection/analysis, air monitoring and sampling. You will report to the Supervisor of RSO and RP and will be based at our Waltz Mill facility in Madison, PA.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) and relevant combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired in the field of radiation protection/health physics, may be considered as well
5 years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling and radiation monitoring, including 1 year as a qualified Radiation Control Technician or Health Physics Technician. Alternatively, a minimum of two years as a qualified Radiation Control Technician or Health Physics Technician performing radiological job coverage would be considered equivalent to the relevant experience requirement stated above.
Ability to apply advanced radiation safety, radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles in general assignments.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a radiation protection team given broad and general program/project directions.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position including - routinely lift and transport of 40 pounds, frequently bend, stoop, stand and walk for 4-6 hours per day.
Successfully pass a routine medical examination as well as successfully pass applicable training including Respirator Fit Testing.

Responsibilities

Perform radiation control work activities in support of maintenance, decontamination, hazardous material shipping, and compliance operations.
Perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity) of work areas and generate associated documents.
Perform release surveys of materials, equipment and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas.
Evaluate radiological conditions within various types of facilities and post areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
Conduct and/or support assessments, audits and other measures needed regarding radiological incidents. Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies and participate in corrective action.
Provide radiological support during preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of radioactive materials and wastes.