Health Physics Technician: Path to Senior Radiological Tech

Dominion Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Health Physics Technician to embark on a comprehensive training program.

You will learn radiological protection concepts, perform routine sampling and decontamination, and support the Emergency Response Team while progressing to more specialized surveys and coverage. The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory requirements, instrument calibration, and maintaining safety standards in a nuclear plant environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years directly related experience.
• 2+ years directly related experience (Health Physics Technician Development Program or equivalent).
• 5+ years directly related experience (including completion of Health Physics Technician Development Program or equivalent knowledge and experience).

Responsibilities

• Learn basic concepts of radiological protection and perform frisker source checks and routine decontamination procedures.
• Collect routine radiological air samples, issue respiratory protection and Health Physics instrumentation, and perform related duties.
• Perform operability checks of various Health Physics instrumentation and support Emergency Response Team activities.
• Monitor and control internal/external personnel exposure and radioactive materials as training progresses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Prompt action

Strong math & analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dominion Energy, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Health Physics Technician to embark on a comprehensive training program.

You will learn radiological protection concepts, perform routine sampling and decontamination, and support the Emergency Response Team while progressing to more specialized surveys and coverage. The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory requirements, instrument calibration, and maintaining safety standards in a nuclear plant environment.