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Senior Health Physics Technician

Westinghouse Electric·Norwell, MA·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Westinghouse is recruiting Senior Health Physics Technicians to provide radiation protection coverage at nuclear power plants across the United States. You will conduct radiation surveys, contamination assessments, execute personnel and material releases, support ALARA planning, and assist with emergency response—reporting to the Westinghouse site manager.

Responsibilities

Provide radiation protection coverage and oversight for power-plant activities

Conduct radiation and contamination surveys on materials, equipment, and personnel

Execute release of personnel and material following regulatory standards

Perform material escort duties and support decontamination activities

Support ALARA planning initiatives and Site Emergency Plan implementation

Qualifications

Senior Health Physics Technician 3.1A certification or above (requires 2,000 hours of commercial nuclear power operations with systematic approach to training)

Knowledge of radiation safety principles, NRC regulations, and industry standards

Knowledge of radiation detection and measurement equipment, including calibration and quality control

Location

Onsite at various nuclear power plants within the United States; shifts as required for power-plant operations coverage

Job details

FieldHealth Physics
Salary$34–$40/hr
LocationNorwell, MA
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Radiation ProtectionALARAContamination SurveysRadiation Detection EquipmentNRC RegulationsHealth Physics

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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