Certified Health Physicist

TXU Retail Services Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Pennsylvania seeks a Health Physicist to provide technical guidance on radiological control problems and develop safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, certification from the American Board of Health Physics, and at least 6 years of experience in Radiation Protection. This role will involve advising on radioactive material inventory, waste handling, and implementing safety measures to ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• 6 years of professional experience in Radiation Protection.
• Knowledge of transport and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to calibrate and operate radiation detection instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on radiological control problems.
• Advise on radioactive material inventory and waste handling.
• Develop and enforce safety programs and protocols.

Skills

Technical guidance

Data gathering

Radiation safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Certification by the American Board of Health Physics

Tools

Radiation detection instruments

Job description

•Maintain proficiency in Health Physicist by maintaining Certification with the Health Physics Society and completing the annual continuing education units (CEU's) as required•Provides technical assistance and guidance on radiological control problems; advises permit holders on radioactive material inventory problems, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and licensing requirements.•Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.* Bachelor’s Degree in Science,* Certified by the American Board of Health Physics as a Certified Health Physicist.* 6 years of professional Radiation Protection Experience.* Bachelor’s Degree in Science or 10 years of health physics experience.* 4 years of professional Radiation Protection experience* 5 years of professional Radiation Protection Experience.* Qualified as a health physics technician per ANSI requirements* 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 area of expertise.* Ability to calibrate and operate radiation detection instruments.* Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols.Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at .