Health Physics Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC in Columbia, SC is seeking a Health Physics Technician to help maintain ALARA and monitor radiological conditions. You will collect, analyze and evaluate samples, calibrate counting equipment and support emergency response when needed, on-site 100%.

The role requires an associate degree in radiation protection and at least one year of related experience; respirator qualifications and strong math/physics/chemistry skills are essential. Shift options: 2nd or 3rd.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiation protection or equivalent.
• Experience in radiation protection or related field with math, physics and chemistry.
• At least one year experience as Radiation Protection Technician or similar role.
• Ability to meet respirator use qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Distribute, collect, prepare and analyze air samples.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate radiological sample counting equipment.
• Process and evaluate samples; provide emergency response support as needed.
• Provide radiological monitoring for events in controlled areas.
• Survey shipments of radioactive materials and inspect equipment for contamination.

Skills

Math

Physics

Chemistry

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in radiation protection

Work experience in radiation protection

Experience as Radiation Protection Technician

Tools

Radiation counting equipment

Dosimetry equipment

Job description

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Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Health Physics Technician you will help maintain radiation exposure to plant personnel and the public ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). This is achieved by collection, analysis and evaluation of radiological sample data to evaluate radiological conditions and providing emergency response assistance when needed.

You will report to the EHS Team Manager and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite.

You will be on either 2nd or 3rd shift for this opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Distribute, collect, prepare and analyze air samples.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate radiological sample counting equipment.
• Process effluent/environmental samples and uranyl nitrate samples. Perform respirator fit tests.
• Provide radiological airborne, contamination and airborne chemical monitoring for events in the contamination controlled area (CCA).
• Evaluate and complete work order requests including survey of potentially contaminated parts/equipment for transfer or release from the facility.
• Survey of incoming and outgoing shipments of radioactive materials.
• Leak testing of high efficiency filtration systems.
• Provide support for non-routine requests from internal and external customers.
• Provide guidance to radiological workers to minimize personnel contamination and exposure to radioactive materials.
• Provide support for major radiation safety programs such as bioassay, dosimetry, instrumentation, transportation, ventilation, contamination control, environmental monitoring and radiation work permits, and maintain them observing regulatory requirements.
• Obtain training for proper response to emergency events and participate in response to events when needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in radiation protection or other equivalent field of study.
• Work experience in radiation protection, or an equivalent field that involves the use of math, physics and chemistry to perform the job responsibilities.
• At least one year experience as a Radiation Protection Technician or an equivalent field where the job responsibilities parallel that of the requirements for CFFF Radiation Protection Technicians
• Must identify and correct potential radiological contamination, airborne and non-compliance situations.
• Must have the ability to meet and maintain qualifications required for use of a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55,379 to $72,008 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well- being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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