Sr Radiation Protection; RP) Tech - Plant Farley

Senior Radiation Protection (RP) Technician - Plant Farley

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Farley – a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for almost 50 years – located in Columbia, AL, in Houston County along the Chattahoochee River. Near the city of Dothan and several smaller communities, the area offers both suburban and rural living, making it a fit for both families and young professionals. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation.

Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining and entertainment with only a short drive to Florida’s Emerald Coast beaches. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!

This posting is for a Senior Radiation Protection at Plant Farley in Columbia, AL. Position requires experience and training that meets 3.1 ANSI - 2014 requirements .

• Two (2) years of Radiation Protection related work experience (Maximum of 2000 hrs/year @ 50 hrs/week) - Required
• One (1) year of nuclear power plant experience - Required
• One (1) year of related training in radiation protection principles or successful completion of an INPO Accredited Initial Training course
• In addition, you must be able to pass the EEI Technical Occupations Selection System Test

• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science (Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, or Math), OR
• Associate's degree in Radiation Protection Technology, OR
• US Navy Nuclear ELT (24 months)

As a Senior RP Technician, you will ensure the occupational radiation safety of plant workers and provide technical support to the Radiation Protection department through the following:

• Monitoring Radiation Controlled Areas on a regularly scheduled basis using fixed and portable survey instruments to evaluate contamination and airborne radiation levels, and to assist in establishing dose rates for job coverage
• Storing, issuing, and testing of respiratory protection equipment
• Assisting in or becoming lead for repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required
• Providing Radiation Protection coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
• Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
• Preparing Radiation Work Permits
• Providing support to plant dosimetry program, as needed
• Providing support for radioactive waste shipments as required
• Implementing the process control program as required
• Reviewing work packages, projecting exposure for job, evaluating need for shielding, and briefing with technicians and workers on work activities
• Performing ALARA job reviews and maintaining a job history file for ALARA packages
• Tracking ALARA suggestions, reviewing and taking necessary action
• Pursuing methods for improving the ALARA program's performance and efficiency and to increase the awareness of all plant groups of this Program
• Photo documentation of plant areas for use in future ALARA job planning
• Serves on the on-shift Emergency Response Organization

• Experience in a technical radiation protection program
• Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries
• Ability to enforce Radiation Protection requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized
• Strong knowledge of Radiation Protection fundamentals is required
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant procedures, regulations, systems and processes is a plus
• Demonstrates an interest in acting as a mentor for lesser experienced Radiation Protection personnel
• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening & security and company physical requirements. Must have capacity to be respirator qualified
• Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test

This is a covered position with a starting pay of $58.41/hr.