Health Physics

Provide Radiation Protection coverage and oversight as required for power-plant activities. In addition to providing job coverage, certain routine tasks may be assigned commensurate with individual certifications, qualifications, and skills. Types of tasks RP Technicians may perform include the following:

• radiation and contamination surveys
• material and equipment surveys
• release of personnel and material
• ALARA planning
• assisting with decontamination activities
• support of Site Emergency Plan
• coverage of primary work activities same as JR coverage.

Education / Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Satisfy all requirements required to obtain a Level II Nuclear Access Badge
• Education and experience meet or exceed the requirements of ANSI Standard N-18.1 (1971).
• Education and experience meet or exceed the requirements of ANSI Standard N-3.1 (1978).
• Completion of GAP training / CIRP Task of the NISP-RP-12 (Nuclear Industry Standard Process)
• Individual workers may be assigned to specific tasks requiring specialized training. When specified, individuals must be trained in accordance with the following OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations and documentation provided per NW attachment, Section A:
• 90/180 Day Storage Area Workers, Inspectors, and TSDF Storage per 40
  
  CFR
  265
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with DOT Hazardous Material Certification per 49
  
  CFR
  1172, 177, 390
• Powered Industrial Truck/ Fork Lift Operator Initial and Re-qualification Training per 29
  
  CFR
• DOT Hazardous Materials Loaders and Un-loaders per 49
  
  CFR
  177

Minimum Skill Requirements and Accountabilities

• Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access
• Safe use and proper operation of applicable equipment
• Use and adhere to station policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, Supervisors, and Sponsors to ensure Safe and Quality job completion for all assignments
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications, technical requirements, procedures, and directives associated with working at a nuclear plant
• Ability to climb and work in adverse conditions such as high temperature areas, confined spaces, and heights.
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to be respirator qualified