Radiation Protection Technician; RP Tech; Plant Hatch

Radiation Protection Technician
- Plant Hatch

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Hatch – a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for more than 50 years – located in Baxley, Ga., in Appling County along the Altamaha River. The area offers a rural mix, blending small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a strong fit for families and young professionals alike. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and golf.

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 Savannah, Statesboro, and Georgia’s coast.

If a new and significant challenge is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!

• Required :
  Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science (Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, or Math) OR associate’s degree in Radiation Protection Technology, Electrical Computer & Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering Technology, OR
• US Navy Nuclear ELT in lieu of degree
• Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

As a Radiation Protection Technician at Plant Hatch, you will help ensure the occupational radiation safety of plant workers and provide technical support to the Radiation Protection (RP) Department through the following:

• Monitoring Radiation Controlled Area (RCA) 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 repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required
• Assisting in providing health physics coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
• Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
• Assisting in the preparation of Radiation Work Permits
• Providing support for radioactive waste shipments as required
• Implementing the process control program as required
• Performing As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) job reviews and maintaining a job history file for ALARA packages
• 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
• Support the decontamination of plant areas and equipment

• Meeting ANSI 3.1 - 2014 requirements is preferred
• One year of Health Physics or decontamination-related work experience (2000 hours over a minimum of 40 weeks) desired
• Successful completion of the National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) certification is preferred
• Basic knowledge of radiation fundamentals is preferred
• Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries
• The ability to enforce radiation protection standards and requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized
• 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
• Working knowledge of first aid and heat stress is desired
• Self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities
• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet…