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HP Technician

Westinghouse Electric·Hopkins, SC·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

HP Technician supporting Westinghouse's radiation protection program at a nuclear facility. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing radiological samples, operating counting equipment, performing contamination surveys, conducting leak tests on filtration systems, and providing emergency response assistance while maintaining ALARA exposure standards.

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 in the contamination controlled area (CCA)
  • Evaluate and complete work order requests including survey of potentially contaminated parts/equipment for transfer or release
  • Survey incoming and outgoing shipments of radioactive materials
  • Conduct leak testing of high efficiency filtration systems
  • Provide guidance to radiological workers to minimize contamination and exposure
  • Support major radiation safety programs (bioassay, dosimetry, instrumentation, transportation, ventilation, contamination control, environmental monitoring, radiation work permits)
  • Obtain training and participate in emergency response when needed

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in radiation protection or equivalent field of study
  • At least one year experience in radiation protection or equivalent field involving math, physics and chemistry
  • At least one year experience as a Radiation Protection Technician or equivalent role
  • Ability to identify and correct potential radiological contamination, airborne and non-compliance situations
  • Ability to process data and operate instrumentation using basic computer programs
  • Ability to meet and maintain qualifications required for respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus use

Location

100% onsite at Columbia, SC

Job details

FieldHealth Physics
LocationHopkins, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

ALARARADIATION PROTECTIONDOSIMETRYBIOASSAYCONTAMINATION CONTROLRESPIRATOR FIT TESTING

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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