Health Physicist – Nuclear Plant Farley (Radiation Protection)

Southern Nuclear

Columbia (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Southern Nuclear is seeking a Plant Health Physicist for Plant Farley in Alabama to lead radiation protection programs and drive site health physics initiatives. You will implement RP projects, support dosimetry, and coordinate preparations for NRC inspections, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe plant operation.

The role requires an associate degree in radiation protection or a physical science, with bachelor’s or master’s in health physics, physics, engineering, or chemistry

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Radiation Protection Technology or a physical science is required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Protection, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry or related physical science preferred.
  • Masters Degree in Health Physics or Engineering preferred.
  • NRRPT or CHP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Implementing special projects to improve Radiation Protection Programs
  • Implementing RP Technical Programs and associated responsibilities
  • Pre-NRC Inspection preparations for the RP Department
  • Site Source Control Program
  • Site dosimetry support
  • Tracking/Trending radiological data related to plant performance indicators
  • Benchmarking industry on Radiation Protection issues and site performance
  • Filling the Emergency Response Organization position
  • Additional support for RP department responsibilities as needed
  • Administrative and document control duties as required

Skills

Radiation protection
Health physics
Nuclear power plant operations
Analytical thinking

Education

Associates Degree in Radiation Protection Technology
Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Protection/ Physics/ Engineering/ Chemistry
Masters Degree Health Physics or Engineering
NRRPT or CHP

Tools

MS Word
MS Excel
Databases

Job description

Southern Nuclear is seeking a Plant Health Physicist for Plant Farley in Alabama to lead radiation protection programs and drive site health physics initiatives. You will implement RP projects, support dosimetry, and coordinate preparations for NRC inspections, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe plant operation.

The role requires an associate degree in radiation protection or a physical science, with bachelor’s or master’s in health physics, physics, engineering, or chemistry

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