Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician II or Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician III - Oconee Nuclear Station

dukeenergy; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking Radiation Protection Technicians II/III to ensure radiological protection of the workforce during routine and post-accident conditions across plant operations.

Responsibilities include surveying areas, supporting emergency planning drills, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while coordinating with teams to maintain safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Two year degree in radiation protection, or nuclear navy training, or equivalent education or training programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions.
• Perform radiological job coverage of maintenance and operations activities to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements are met.
• Brief Radiation workers on radiological hazards of the work area.
• Calculate air sample results and evaluate radiological conditions against procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree in radiation protection

Navy Nuclear Power Program background

ELT certification (Navy)

Job description

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Radiation Protection Technician II or Radiation Protection Technician III

Summary

Radiation Protection Technicians are responsible for providing radiological protection of the work force during routine and post-accident conditions, including surveys, dose assessment, and conservative decision making.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions
• Perform radiological job coverage of maintenance and operations activities to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements are met
• Brief Radiation workers on radiological hazards of the work area
• Calculate air sample results and evaluate radiological conditions against procedures, to ensure expected conditions have not been exceeded
• Participate in Emergency planning drills, including response to contaminated injured workers, fission barrier degradation scenarios, and releases of radiological hazards to the environment
• Participate in the stations corrective action program, to identify and correct conditions in the plant
• Implement regulatory required programs, such as radioactive material/waste shipping, instrumentation calibrations and source checks, and dosimetry issuance

Basic/ Required Qualifications

Radiation Protection Technician II

• Two year degree (Associate of Science) in radiation protection, or nuclear navy training, or equivalent education or training programs. A minimum of three years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Two years of experience in a radiation protection, chemistry or computer science career

Radiation Protection Technician III

• 2 yr. related associates degree or Navy Nuclear Power Program and ELT
• 1 year of experience in Radiation Protection / 1 year of technical related training
• 1 year of nuclear experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree from a college accredited by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO)
• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related field
• Navy ELT
• Certified by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians
• Meets ANSI 3.1 requirements for a Power Reactor Radiation Protection Technician
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
• Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements:

• Willing to relocate to within 75 minutes of nuclear plant in order to meet requirements of Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
• Must obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization
• Respiratory physical
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to meet RP essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)
• This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, (Ladders, Harness, etc) with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.

Travel Requirements 5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.