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Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician II or Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician III - Harris Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy·New Hill, NC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Radiation Protection Technician II or III at Harris Nuclear Plant (Duke Energy). Responsible for radiological protection of the workforce during routine and post-accident conditions through area surveys, dose assessment, job coverage, and emergency response. Ensures compliance with NRC regulations and Duke procedures while maintaining ALARA principles.

Responsibilities

  • Perform radiological surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions
  • Provide radiological job coverage of maintenance and operations activities to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance
  • Brief radiation workers on radiological hazards present in work areas
  • Calculate and evaluate air sample results against procedures to verify radiological conditions remain within limits
  • Participate in emergency planning drills including response to contaminated injured workers, fission barrier degradation scenarios, and radiological releases
  • Participate in the station's corrective action program to identify and correct radiological conditions
  • Implement regulatory programs including radioactive material/waste shipping, instrumentation calibrations, source checks, and dosimetry issuance

Qualifications

For Technician II: Two-year degree (Associate of Science) in radiation protection, or Navy nuclear training, or equivalent (minimum 3 years experience in lieu of degree); 2 years radiation protection, chemistry, or computer science experience; Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization; respiratory physical; ability to lift 50 lbs and use weight-rated equipment (275–325 lbs). For Technician III: Two-year associates degree or Navy Nuclear Power Program completion with ELT; 1 year Radiation Protection experience; 1 year nuclear experience; same access and physical requirements.

Desired

Associates degree from INPO-accredited institution; Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or related field; Navy ELT certification; National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) certification; ANSI 3.1 qualification for Power Reactor Radiation Protection Technician; demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; analytical and problem-solving ability; effective time management and prioritization; teamwork and flexibility; ability to adapt to changing regulations and work environments.

Location

Onsite at Harris Nuclear Plant, North Carolina. Must relocate within 75 minutes of plant. On-call duty rotation with defined response time. 5–15% travel. Physical requirements: lift 50 lbs, use weight-rated equipment up to 325 lbs, pass respiratory physical.

Job details

FieldHealth Physics
LocationNew Hill, NC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Radiation ProtectionALARANRC Regulations10 CFR 50Radiological SurveysDosimetry

About the company

Duke Energy

One of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S., serving 8 million customers across the Southeast and Midwest with a fleet of nuclear, natural gas, and renewable assets.

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