Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician II or Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician III - Oconee Nuclear Station

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Job Description
“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”
Radiation Protection Technician II or Radiation Protection Technician III
Summary
Radiation Protection Technicians are responsible for providing radiological protection of the work force during routine and post-accident conditions, including surveys, dose assessment, and conservative decision making.
Responsibilities and Duties
Perform surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions
Perform radiological job coverage of maintenance and operations activities to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements are met
Brief Radiation workers on radiological hazards of the work area
Calculate air sample results and evaluate radiological conditions against procedures, to ensure expected conditions have not been exceeded
Participate in Emergency planning drills, including response to contaminated injured workers, fission barrier degradation scenarios, and releases of radiological hazards to the environment
Participate in the stations corrective action program, to identify and correct conditions in the plant
Implement regulatory required programs, such as radioactive material/waste shipping, instrumentation calibrations and source checks, and dosimetry issuance
Basic/ Required Qualifications
Radiation Protection Technician II
Two year degree (Associate of Science) in radiation protection, or nuclear navy training, or equivalent education or training programs. A minimum of three years of experience in lieu of a degree
Two years of experience in a radiation protection, chemistry or computer science career
Radiation Protection Technician III
2 yr. related associates degree or Navy Nuclear Power Program and ELT
1 year of experience in Radiation Protection / 1 year of technical related training
1 year of nuclear experience.
Desired Qualifications
Associates degree from a college accredited by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO)
Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related field
Navy ELT
Certified by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians
Meets ANSI 3.1 requirements for a Power Reactor Radiation Protection Technician
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments
Specific Requirements:
Willing to relocate to within 75 minutes of nuclear plant in order to meet requirements of Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
Must obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization
Respiratory physical
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
Ability to meet RP essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)
This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, (Ladders, Harness, etc) with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes
Represented/Union PositionNo
Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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