Nuclear Health Physicist

Ameren Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 84,400 - 172,200; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Corporation is seeking a Health Physicist at the Callaway Energy Center to ensure safety through radiation protection programs. The position involves technical support, regulatory compliance, and management of safety protocols.

Applicants must have relevant experience, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Compensation ranges from $84,400 to $172,200, reflecting the position's responsibilities and the applicant's credentials.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of applicable experience is required.
• Master's or doctorate may substitute for experience based on coursework related to radiation protection.
• NRRPT certification or ABHP Part1 is preferred/required depending on position.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for radiation protection programs.
• Review changes to radiation protection regulations for compliance.
• Compile reports to ensure compliance with federal laws.

Skills

Proficiency with common computer programs

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field

High School education or equivalent

Job description

About the Callaway Energy Center

The Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid‑Missouri. The Energy Center has more than 800 employees and contractors working at the facility and has a strong record of safe operation throughout its 30‑year operating history. It is a highly efficient, low‑cost, sustainable source of electricity for Ameren Missouri’s 1.2 million customers.

About the Position

The Health Physicist provides technical support to the radiation protection programs to promote safe, legal and efficient plant operation, with primary duties that may include radioactive material shipping, working with ALARA and radiological work planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Using independent judgment, provide technical support and professional expertise to ensure radiation protection programs protect the health and safety of plant personnel and the public.
• Review changes to federal, state and local radiation protection regulations to ensure continued compliance.
• Ensure programs and procedures comply with all Federal and State regulations, and national and international industry standards.
• Coordinate corrective action document responses for the Radiation Protection Department.
• Review RFRs to ensure appropriate actions are taken to address RFR requirements.
• Develop and maintain analytical efforts in applied radiation protection to support plant operations.
• Perform evaluations, calculations and problem solving for radiological issues.
• Compile and submit reports to ensure compliance with current federal regulatory requirements, technical specifications and state legislation.
• Prepare and review changes to procedures, FSAR, Technical Specifications and other documents.
• Provide support for special research and development work.
• Prepare equipment and software specifications, and evaluate equipment and software for suitability of use.
• Perform in‑house surveillance activities to supplement independent quality control/quality assurance activities.
• Set, reinforce and communicate high standards; promote teamwork and excellence; foster good nuclear, radiological, human performance and industrial safety behaviors; provide appropriate coaching to workers; implement performance improvement initiatives; actively participate in training and development of workers; develop and broaden the skills of workers; oversee on‑the‑job training; support self‑assessments, etc.
• Assume Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in accordance with Callaway Plant Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) and respond to the plant within the required RERP response time.

Qualifications

• Staff Health Physicist
  • Education: High School education or equivalent.
  • Experience: A minimum of four years of applicable experience is required.
  • A master’s degree may be considered in lieu of one year of experience, and a doctorate degree may be considered in lieu of two years of experience, provided that the coursework is related to radiation protection.
  • Other: NRRPT certification or ABHP Part1 preferred.
• Senior Health Physicist
  • Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, physics, health physics, nuclear engineering, engineering, or equivalent from an accredited institution, including formal training in radiation protection, is desired.
  • In lieu of a degree, 8 years of applicable experience in the area of expertise may be substituted.
  • Experience: A minimum of six years of applicable experience is required.
  • A master’s degree may be considered in lieu of one year of experience, and a doctorate degree may be considered in lieu of two years of experience, provided that the coursework is related to radiation protection.
  • Other: NRRPT certification or ABHP Part1 is required.
• Consulting Health Physicist
  • Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, physics, health physics, nuclear engineering, engineering, or equivalent from an accredited institution, including formal training in radiation protection, is required.
  • Experience: A minimum of six years of applicable experience is required.
  • A master’s degree may be considered in lieu of one year of experience, and a doctorate degree may be considered in lieu of two years of experience, provided that the coursework is related to radiation protection.
  • Other: Either ABHP certification or a minimum of one year of experience as a fully‑qualified Radioactive Material Shipper at a commercial nuclear facility is required.
• In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate abilities to:
  • Proficiency with common computer programs, especially Microsoft applications.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as leadership capabilities.

Working Conditions

The Health Physicist works a standard day shift in an office/plant environment. Callouts and working rotating or outage schedules may be required to support plant operations and departmental functions. On‑call duty periods will also be required to support the Emergency Response Organization.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $84,400.00 – $172,200.00. This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role; career level and compensation depend on applicant’s credentials. Roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.