HP Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Comprehensive health & welfare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations & holidays

Educational reimbursement program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Columbia, SC seeks a Health Physics Technician to help maintain ALARA principles by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating radiological data and supporting emergency response when required. The role is 100% onsite on 2nd or 3rd shift.

You will report to the EHS Team Manager and work with radiological workers to minimize contamination and exposure, while supporting major safety programs and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiation protection or related field.
• Experience in radiation protection or related math/physics/chemistry tasks.
• Minimum one year as Radiation Protection Technician or equivalent.
• Ability to meet respirator and SCBA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Distribute, collect, prepare and analyze air samples.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate radiological sample counting equipment.
• Survey shipments of radioactive materials.
• Provide radiological monitoring and respond to events when needed.
• Support radiation safety programs and training.

Skills

Radiation protection

Airborne monitoring

Respirator fit testing

Education

Associate degree in radiation protection

Tools

Radiation counting equipment

Job description

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.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

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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