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

Vistra Corp; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA is seeking a seasoned Radiation Protection professional to lead ALARA programs and dose-management efforts for the Steam Generator Replacement Program. You will provide technical direction, assess radiological risk, and drive dose-reduction initiatives across field teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–10 years of nuclear RP experience, with strong knowledge of 10 CFR 20, NRC requirements, and proven leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Science, or related field.
• 5–10 years of commercial nuclear Radiation Protection/ALARA experience.
• Knowledge of 10 CFR 20 and NRC RP practices.
• Strong communication, leadership and project management skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

ALARA planning

Radiation protection

NRC regulations (10 CFR 20)

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering / Health Physics / Radiation Protection / Nuclear Science

Job description

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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, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

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.