Good fit if
- You can work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
- You have 5+ years of experience.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- ALARA
- Radiation Protection
- NRC Regulations
- Respiratory Protection
- Contamination Control
- Survey Equipment Operation
Required qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, or related field OR 5+ years of experience in radiation control, radioactive waste management, and respiratory protection program implementation. Must meet ANSI requirements, pass Company and NRC psychological/drug/alcohol/medical testing, complete EEI Technicians test, wear respirator, work with 20-pound weight on back, meet unescorted access requirements, be available for on-call status, pass National Registry Radiation Protection Technologists Exam within 3 years of employment, and maintain regular attendance.
About this role
Radiation Protection Technician at a commercial nuclear power plant supporting plant operations and maintenance through radiation surveys, personnel exposure monitoring, radioactive material management, and NRC/ALARA compliance. Core duties include contamination control, survey equipment operation, shielding installation, and emergency response coordination.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and evaluate radiation, airborne radioactivity, and contamination surveys to determine protection requirements and personnel stay time
- Monitor and control personnel exposure to airborne radioactivity and radiation, maintaining ALARA standards
- Prescribe required protective clothing and devices for entries into controlled areas
- Control and reduce quantities of radioactive materials using physical techniques and administrative procedures
- Operate, calibrate, repair, and maintain radiological survey equipment and respiratory test equipment
- Prepare radioactive material for disposal and survey controlled area material per approved procedures prior to unrestricted release
- Install and certify shielding, ventilation, and radiological containment devices at work sites
- Direct, perform, or assist in decontamination of personnel and equipment
- Assist in training of plant and supplemental personnel
- Perform Shift Radiation Protection Technician duties per REG Emergency Response Plan requirements and serve on Emergency Response Organization when called
Preferred qualifications
Successful completion of Initial Training and/or Watch Station Qualifications.
Location, schedule, and travel
Rotating shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays; on-call status required. Work environment includes outdoor conditions, climbing ladders and platforms, exposure to heat, dirt, noise, and radiation.
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