Radiation Protection Technician

Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)D.C. Cook$44.16–$46.38/hr

Credentials that matter

Skills and tools

ALARA
NRC Regulations
Dosimetry
Health Physics
Radiation Protection

About this role

Perform technical and specialized work in connection with radiological analysis, radiation protection equipment testing; assist engineers in performing other technical services. Job Description Job Posting End Date 11-09-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Responsibilities

Perform necessary engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance and records.
Conduct periodic and special radiation, contamination and airborne surveys as directed.
Analyze the need for and direct the use of contamination control measures.
Instruct others in the use of health physics precautions, protective measures, and equipment such as protective clothing, shielding, exposure time restrictions and special dosimetry devices as requested.
Conduct special tests sampling operations, and analyses in accordance with standardized radiological procedures.
Perform standard processing and counting for plant and environmental samples including alpha and beta counting, and gamma spectrometry.
Inspect turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks and other power plant equipment; making working sketches for repairs and prepare inspection and maintenance reports.
Operate and maintain equipment necessary to obtain radiological analyses, temperatures, pressures and flows to the accuracy required.
Analyze data and calculate test results, applying general knowledge of health physics, quantitative and qualitative analyses, use available handbooks, manuals and associated reference material.
Perform calibration checks and assist in calibration procedures for alpha and beta counting instruments, portable radiation detection instruments, and in-plant radiation monitoring equipment.

Pay, eligibility, and equal opportunity

We’re powering the future – today! #AEPCareers #LI-ONSITE #AEPIM Compensation Data Compensation Grade: U058-770 Compensation Range: $44.16 - $46.38 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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