Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- ALARA
- Dosimetry
- Health Physics
- Radiation Protection
Required qualifications
- Associate degree in radiation protection or other equivalent field of study.
- Work experience in radiation protection, or an equivalent field that involves the use of math, physics and chemistry to perform the job responsibilities.
About this role
As a Health Physics Technician you will help maintain radiation exposure to plant personnel and the public ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). This is achieved by collection, analysis and evaluation of radiological sample data to evaluate radiological conditions and providing emergency response assistance when needed. You will report to the EHS Team Manager and be located at Columbia, SC.
Responsibilities
- Distribute, collect, prepare and analyze air samples.
- Operate, maintain and calibrate radiological sample counting equipment.
- Process effluent/environmental samples and uranyl nitrate samples.
- Perform respirator fit tests.
- Provide radiological airborne, contamination and airborne chemical monitoring for events in the contamination controlled area (CCA).
- Evaluate and complete work order requests including survey of potentially contaminated parts/equipment for transfer or release from the facility.
- Survey of incoming and outgoing shipments of radioactive materials.
- Leak testing of high efficiency filtration systems.
- Provide support for non-routine requests from internal and external customers.
- Provide guidance to radiological workers to minimize personnel contamination and exposure to radioactive materials.
Location, schedule, and travel
onsite.
Pay, eligibility, and equal opportunity
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55,379 to $72,008 per year. #LI-Onsite Why Westinghouse? Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well- being.
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