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Senior Health Physics Technician

Westinghouse Electric·Surry, VA·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Westinghouse is recruiting Senior Health Physics Technicians to provide radiation protection coverage and oversight at nuclear power plants across the United States. Responsibilities include radiation surveys, contamination monitoring, personnel and material release certification, ALARA planning support, decontamination assistance, and emergency response coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Provide radiation protection coverage and oversight for power-plant activities
  • Conduct radiation and contamination surveys using detection and measurement equipment
  • Perform material and equipment surveys and execute release of personnel and material
  • Conduct material escort duties and assist with decontamination activities
  • Support ALARA planning activities and Site Emergency Plan implementation

Qualifications

Senior Health Physics Technician 3.1A certification or above (requires 2,000 hours of commercial nuclear power experience with systematic approach to training). Knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulations, and industry standards. Knowledge of radiation detection and measurement equipment, including calibration and quality control.

Location

Onsite at various nuclear power plant locations across the United States

Job details

FieldHealth Physics
LocationSurry, VA
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

HEALTH PHYSICSRADIATION SURVEYSCONTAMINATION MONITORINGALARARADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENTNRC REGULATIONS

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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