Senior Radiation Protection Technician

Client of Thomas Thor Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Radiation Protection Technician for a high-stakes outage assignment. You will monitor radiological activities, conduct hazard surveys, and enforce access controls to maintain safety in a live nuclear environment.

The role requires effective communication in English, rapid problem-solving, and a strong commitment to safety standards while supporting decontamination procedures and PPE selection during refueling outages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor radiological activities ensuring protection during routine and special operations
• Conduct comprehensive surveys to assess all forms of radiation hazards
• Enforce strict access controls within contamination zones to maintain safety
• Execute decontamination procedures and interpret results to prevent further spread
• Advise on and ensure proper selection of Personal Protective Clothing PPC and respiratory equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about nuclear safety and committed to protecting health against radiological hazards We are looking for an experienced Senior Radiation Protection Technician to join our team during the refueling outage in Abu Dhabi This contract position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in a high-impact role

Your Role

• Monitor radiological activities ensuring protection during routine and special operations
• Conduct comprehensive surveys to assess all forms of radiation hazards
• Enforce strict access controls within contamination zones to maintain safety
• Execute decontamination procedures and interpret results to prevent further spread
• Advise on and ensure proper selection of Personal Protective Clothing PPC and respiratory equipment

Key Qualifications

• Relevant experience that includes work at nuclear power plants or participation in at least two refueling outages. Alternatively candidates with suitable training and plant exposure may also be considered
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in English
• Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems in dynamic situations
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on nuclear safety in an exciting high-stakes environment You ll be a critical part of a team dedicated to upholding rigorous safety protocols If you are ready to embrace the challenges of safeguarding radiological safety and make a difference Relevant experience that includes work at nuclear power plants or participation in at least two refueling outages. Alternatively, candidates with suitable training and plant exposure may also be considered.Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in English.Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems in dynamic situations.Commitment to maintaining high safety standards.