Onsite Health Physics Tech - ALARA & Radiological Monitoring

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

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.