Major Projects - Senior ALARA Planner & Specialist for Steam Generator Replacement Project

TXU Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA seeks a Senior ALARA Planner & Specialist to lead radiological work planning for the Steam Generator Replacement Project. You will provide technical direction, develop dose reduction strategies, and oversee ALARA program implementation across RP teams and station work groups.

You will monitor evolving radiological conditions, review work packages, and guide shielding decisions while ensuring compliance with 10 CFR 20 and NRC requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years commercial nuclear Radiation Protection and/or ALARA experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex radiological work planning and ALARA initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of 10 CFR 20, NRC requirements, and industry RP practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of ALARA plans, dose estimates, and radiological work evaluations.
• Direct review of work packages and establish radiological controls and dose reduction strategies.
• Lead ALARA reviews, pre-job briefs, field execution, and post-job critiques for complex work.
• Evaluate and recommend shielding, engineering controls, remote tooling, mockups, decontamination, and work sequencing.
• Monitor job performance against dose estimates and direct improvement actions.
• Evaluate changing radiological conditions and direct revisions to radiological controls.
• Provide technical leadership and field oversight during complex or elevated-risk radiological work.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentoring to RP personnel and station work groups.

Skills

ALARA planning

Dose estimates

Radiation protection

NRC knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

## Major Projects - Senior ALARA Planner & Specialist for Steam Generator Replacement ProjectApply: Shippingport, Pennsylvania: Full time: Posted Today: 40016687If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.**Job Summary**This position will support the Steam Generator Replacement Program at Beaver Valley Nuclear providing technical leadership for implementation and continuous improvement of the station Radiation Protection and ALARA Programs. Leads radiological work planning, evaluates radiological risk, develops dose reduction strategies, resolves complex radiological issues, and provides technical direction to Radiation Protection personnel and station work groups.**Job Description****Key Accountabilities*** Lead development of ALARA plans, dose estimates, and radiological work evaluations.* Direct review of work packages and establish radiological controls and dose reduction strategies.* Lead ALARA reviews, pre-job briefs, field execution, and post-job critiques for complex work.* Evaluate and recommend shielding, engineering controls, remote tooling, mockups, decontamination, and work sequencing.* Monitor job performance against dose estimates and direct improvement actions.* Evaluate changing radiological conditions and direct revisions to radiological controls.* Provide technical leadership and field oversight during complex or elevated-risk radiological work.* Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentoring to RP personnel and station work groups.* Lead resolution and evaluation of complex radiological problems and events.* Analyze RP/ALARA performance trends and drive corrective actions.* Lead development and improvement of RP and ALARA procedures and work practices.* Lead source term reduction initiatives with Radiation Protection and Chemistry.* Evaluate operating experience, fleet lessons learned, and industry events for applicability.* Benchmark industry practices and lead implementation of station and fleet improvements.* Support and provide technical leadership during station, fleet, NRC, and INPO assessments.* Provide RP leadership with complex or emergent radiological issues.* Coordinate with station organizations to integrate radiological risk into work planning and execution.* Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.**Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.* 5–10 years commercial nuclear Radiation Protection and/or ALARA experience.* Demonstrated experience leading complex radiological work planning and ALARA initiatives.* Advanced knowledge of 10 CFR 20, NRC requirements, and industry RP practices.* Demonstrated ability to lead complex radiological work planning.* Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.**Key Metrics*** Ability to lead development and implementation of ALARA strategies.* Ability to evaluate complex radiological risk and establish effective controls.* Ability to develop and validate accurate dose estimates.* Ability to evaluate changing radiological conditions and direct appropriate responses.* Ability to provide technical leadership during complex radiological work.* Ability to analyze RP/ALARA performance and drive corrective actions.* Ability to resolve complex radiological control problems.* Ability to coach, mentor, and develop Radiation Protection personnel.* Ability to benchmark industry practices and implement station improvements.* Ability to prepare and communicate technical information to all levels of the organization. **\\*\\* Final pay grade will be based on applicant's experience and qualifications \\*\\*****Job Family**Plant Operations**Company**Vistra Nuclear Operations Company**Locations**Shippingport, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania### *We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.****If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.**