Radiological Protection Technician

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated - visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

Hear from the Hiring Manager

The Higher Activity Waste (HAW) team is responsible for the safe and compliant processing of the legacy Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) streams at Hunterston A Site. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Radiological Protection Technician to join our well-established delivery focussed team.

To carry out health physics and operational related activities required for compliance with Ionising Radiation regulations (IRR) and/or Radioactive Substances Act (RSA) in support of the HAW Programme requirements.

• Carry out radiological protection monitoring and related tasks within scope of their competence related to the Radiological Safety Rules, IRR, and/or The Environmental Permitting Regulations/Radioactive Substances Act.
• Carry out radiological compliance surveys to approved and established procedures, in support of Nuclear, Statutory and Environmental Maintenance Schedules
• Undertake radiological surveys in support of work being carried out under radiological control documents or designated work documents.
• Carry out radiological surveys and decontamination activities in support of controlled area re-classification or declassification.
• Establish radiological controlled areas including temporary areas prior to the commencement of work, including the setting up of radiological protection equipment.
• Undertake the servicing of controlled area change rooms, sub-change rooms and temporary sub-change barriers and areas.
• Carry out routine performance checks on radiological protection use instruments, following specified defect procedures if required.
• Carry out routine radioactive source presence checks, and source management tasks in accordance with specified site procedures and documentation.
• Assessment of samples using installed air sample counting equipment, liquid scintillation and gamma spectrometry instruments.
• Collect samples and carry out radiological surveys for the clearance of waste materials.
• Undertake installed instrument routine management tasks in accordance with specified site procedures and documentation.

• Educated to NQF level 2/NVQ Level 2, or equivalent standard or equivalent demonstrable experience in relevant aspect to the post. (essential)
• NVQ Level 3 Health Physics. (essential)

• Practical experience in own specialty within a relevant industry.

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
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