Health Physics Technician B

Tennessee Valley Authority; Spring City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TVA’s Nuclear Power Group in Spring City, TN is seeking a qualified health physics technician to perform radiological surveys and assess hazards, supporting safety and compliance with plant procedures.

The role may involve maintaining exposure records, operating radiation monitoring equipment, and analyzing data to determine protective measures. On-call and rotating shifts may be required; relocation is not offered. TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two years of working experience in health physics or a related field.
• Experience with radiation monitoring procedures and equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain nuclear plant access and medical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiological surveys to assess hazards and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Conduct routine surveillances and inspections as required by the department.
• Maintain radiation exposure records and operate monitoring equipment.
• Analyze survey data to determine protective measures and safety actions.
• Authority to stop work when unsafe radiological or safety conditions arise.

Skills

Radiation safety

Nuclear plant experience

Computer literacy

Education

A.S. degree in health physics or related field

Job description

Job ID: 519109
Location: SPRING CITY, TN
Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Support Radiation Protection

Relocation:Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 11/04/2026

Posting Close: 11/15/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Job Summary

This position is a qualified, experienced health physics technician who complies the plant’s Technical Specifications staff manning requirements. The incumbent may work independently and performs radiological surveys to assess hazards, routine surveillances and inspections in accordance with procedures. This position may maintain radiation exposure records and various types of radiation monitoring equipment. Results of surveys and data are analyzed to determine the extent of radiological hazards to personnel and appropriate protective measures are prescribed. The incumbent has authorization to stop work when unsafe radiological or safety conditions arise. Other duties related to the department’s assigned responsibilities may be required to be performed as assigned by supervisor. Supervisor provides general guidance and makes work assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May occasionally direct the activities of other health physics technicians as assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

Knowledge of TVA Radiation Safety Program procedures used in radiation safety monitoring.

Basic computer skills are required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

The minimum requirements below meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 standards.

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

Shall have a minimum of two years of working experience in their specialty, with at least one year of nuclear power plant experience. Should have a minimum of one year of related technical training in addition to their experience.

A.S. degree in health physics, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, physics, physical science, life science or computer science or a comparable field of study is preferred.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume “on-call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by NPG procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location. The position requires use of protective clothing and work in areas with elevated temperatures, high noise backgrounds, asbestos, radiation, and other industrial hazards.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).