Supv Health Physics

Dominion Energy • SURRY, VA

4d • $102,300 - $132,800

About The Position

Responsible for directly supervising Health Physics Technicians who monitor the station and provide radiological controls for station activities and radiation protection safety programs. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and station procedures to limit exposure and protect employees and the public from radiation risks. Supervises and schedules technicians’ daily activities; performs station walkdowns and surveillance; reviews and approves radiation work permits and effluent release permits; and ensures RWPs accurately assess radiation levels and worker dose risks for outages and other jobs. Coordinates with other departments, advises station personnel on the Radiological Protection Program, and reviews radiological surveys and samples for regulatory compliance. Administers the Radiation Work Permit and/or ALARA program, prepares required reports, participates in planning meetings, communicates staffing needs and exposure status to senior station management, and supports corrective actions and specialized training. Keeps current with industry practices and regulatory changes. Duties may include setting and tracking station and outage exposure goals, managing supplemental outage employees, and developing and installing temporary shielding packages. Ensures compliance with applicable NRC, federal, and state requirements. Establishes work priorities and expectations, assigns and monitors work, and provides coaching, feedback, and employee development. May work directly with regulators, evaluators, and auditors.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of radiation protection experience.
• Thorough knowledge of methods for detecting and quantifying radiation and determining dose rates.
• Ability to inform others about matters pertaining to the Radiological Protection Program.
• Working knowledge of nuclear radiation protection programs, radiation and containment measurements, and worker requirements.
• Technical knowledge of plant operations and systems.
• Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey information, work scope, concepts, and directions to personnel at various organizational levels.
• Good mathematical skills, including the ability to perform calculations related to shielding effectiveness, staffing, and dosages.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Meet the stated ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 Section 4.4.6 minimums: high school diploma; related experience including 3 years in a nuclear power plant, 2 years of on-site experience, and 0.25 year of on-site experience; and participation in radiation protection section activities at a nuclear power plant for 6 months during the 2 years of nuclear power plant experience.
• Meet Dominion Energy’s minimum requirements, which may exceed the stated ANSI standards.

Nice To Haves

• Related bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of the Health Physics Development Program or equivalent.
• Registry with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT).

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and schedule Health Physics Technicians’ daily work activities.
• Provide radiological controls for station activities and radiation protection safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and station procedures to limit radiation exposure and protect employees and the public.
• Conduct station walkdowns and surveillance for radiological safety compliance.
• Review and approve radiation work permits and effluent release permits, ensuring RWPs assess radiation levels and worker exposure risks accurately.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure work in radiologically controlled areas follows policies, procedures, and standards.
• Interpret and provide guidance on the Radiological Protection Program.
• Review radiological surveys and samples for regulatory compliance.
• Administer the Radiation Work Permit and/or ALARA program.
• Prepare, analyze, and submit special and mandated reports; participate in station planning meetings; and communicate staffing needs, exposure status, and corrective actions to station management.
• Keep abreast of industry practices and regulatory changes.
• When designated, prepare station annual and outage exposure goals; track and communicate exposure and goal achievement; and manage supplemental employees during outages.
• Develop and install temporary shielding packages for outage and non-outage work.
• Establish work priorities and job expectations, assign work, monitor performance, and provide coaching, feedback, and employee development.
• Interface with regulators, evaluators, and auditors as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation.
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Sick leave.
• Disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager