Certified Health Physicist

TXU Retail Services Company; Beaver Valley (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TXU Retail Services Company in Delaware seeks a qualified Health Physicist to oversee technical aspects of radiation safety and compliance. This role ensures long-term progression and retention from entry to senior levels, focusing on maintaining radiological controls and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, be certified by the American Board of Health Physics, and have extensive experience in radiation protection. Excellent analytical and emergency response skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Health Physicist: 6 years of professional experience.
• Senior Health Physicist: 10 years experience, 4 years in radiation protection.
• Health Physicist: 5 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of effluent radiochemical isotopic assessment.
• Guide staff in maintaining radiological controls.
• Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials.

Skills

Data gathering and report preparation

Radiation safety knowledge

Leadership and technical guidance

Ability to react in emergency situations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Certification by the American Board of Health Physics

Tools

Radiation detection instruments

Job description

Job Summary

This position is intended as a Career Professional / Technical Position. The role focuses on long‑term progression and retention from entry level to senior level, providing technical oversight of the asset’s management. Responsibilities include the technical aspects and programmatic oversight of Bioassay (Whole Body – organ specific dose assessment), complex isotopic decay calculations, dose assessment (internal and external), dosimetry (internal and external), exposure calculations, NEI 07‑07 Groundwater, Surface Water, Off‑Site Dose Assessment Calculation Manual (ODCM), Radiological Environmental Effluents Program (REMP), Radiological Effluents Technical Specification (RETS), respiratory protection, response to radiological emergency situations, radiochemistry, shielding design, waste handling procedures (including mixed hazardous waste), performing dose assessment activities per the site emergency plan, and other assigned duties as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide oversight of solid, liquid, and gaseous effluent radiochemical isotopic assessment for plant systems and environmental compliance.
• Provide oversight of the sampling and analysis of both radiological and non‑radiological effluent monitoring, as well as environmental monitoring/sampling of gas, water, oil, and waste systems.
• Interpret, document, trend, and report results of radiological analyses.
• Provide oversight for the development and maintenance of procedures related to radiological and radiological effluents areas of responsibility.
• Provide oversight for the management of data (e.g., record, store, and trend radiological data).
• Guide staff and operating crews to maintain radiological controls within guidelines and limits; recommend corrective actions.
• Interface with regulatory bodies on radiological matters.
• Provide technical radiological assistance to the RP/Chemistry Manager, RPM, Chemistry Superintendent, and RP/Chemistry staff.
• Provide technical oversight for the administration, maintenance, calibration, functional, and quality‑control checks on radiological and analytical instrumentation and radioactive sources.
• Oversee daily operations of a radiation safety program to ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal agencies (NRC, EPA, DOT, DOH, DOE, OSHA).
• Provide technical assistance as required for the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and American Nuclear Insurers (ANI).
• Maintain proficiency in health physics by maintaining Certification with the Health Physics Society and completing annual continuing education units (CEU's) as required.
• Advise the RP/Chemistry Manager regarding radiation safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on radiological control problems; advise permit holders on radioactive material inventory issues, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and licensing requirements.
• Evaluate programmatic compliance for inventories of radioactive materials and/or hazardous chemicals for storage, transport, and disposal.
• Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents; prepare reports of findings and submit recommendations.
• Evaluate programmatic compliance with inventories and testing of radioactive sealed sources.
• Monitor and instruct radworkers who have received radioactive medical treatments regarding access to the plant.
• Conduct research to determine appropriate policies and procedures, including inspection standards, safe work methods, decontamination procedures, and radiological emergency procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Certified Health Physicist: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Certification by the American Board of Health Physics, and 6 years of professional radiation‑protection experience.
• Senior Health Physicist: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or 10 years of health‑physics experience, and 4 years of professional radiation‑protection experience.
• Health Physicist: 5 years of professional radiation‑protection experience. Qualified as a health‑physics technician per ANSI requirements.

Key Metrics

• Knowledge of transport and disposal procedures for safe handling of hazardous chemicals and/or radioactive materials.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
• Knowledge of radioactive materials inventory control, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and/or licensing requirements.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in the area of expertise.
• Ability to calibrate and operate radiation detection instruments.
• Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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