Radiation Protection Specialist

EEONLINE; Minnesota; On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Radiation Protection Specialist to lead teams in achieving excellence in radiation protection for power plant operations.

The role requires directing and making judgments to support online and outage activities, with emphasis on teamwork and ALARA principles. The position emphasizes conducting surveys, using computer systems for dose estimation and reporting, and maintaining radiation monitoring and calibration programs.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an RP Technician.
• Senior ("responsible") technician per ANSI N18.1-1971.
• One year of technical training preferred.
• Capable of qualifying for Fire Brigade duties (Monticello).
• Current industry standard qualifications (EPRI STEs) strongly desired.
• AS or higher in Health Physics or applicable science desired.
• Navy ELT experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiation surveys supporting plant operations and maintenance.
• Plan and conduct radiological work during online and shutdown activities; provide ALARA coverage.
• Use Sentinel, SAP and other software for dose estimation, tracking and reporting.
• Conduct general radiation and contamination surveys to meet surveillance schedules.
• Handle radioactive sources and perform meter calibrations to maintain readiness.
• Perform other duties to support business unit objectives.

Job description

Radiation Protection Specialist

Organization

Xcel Energy, Inc.

Region

Canada, Minnesota, Monticello

End Of Contest

October 4, 2026

Type

Full time

Category

Specialist

Description

This position requires an individual who can effectively lead teams with a common goal of achieving excellence in radiation protection. This position will provide direction, judgment, and leadership in radiation protection for support of power plant operations. This position requires the ability to work with people.

The position will be posted for 10 Working Days from September 22, 2026 to October 5th, 2026.

The anticipated pay for this position can range from $49.64 to $52.95 depending on experience. Once all progression steps are completed the pay will be $66.19.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct radiation surveys in support of plant operations and maintenance. Conducts routine and non-routine radiation, contamination and airborne surveys in support of operations and maintenance work during both non-outage and outage activities. Conduct special surveys for shipping of radioactive material.
• Planning and conducting radiological work both during online operations and during shutdown or outage conditions. Provide ALARA coverage for support of online and shutdown maintenance activities. Provide continuous and periodic coverage during high dose and medium dose work activities. Work with work planning management to provide dose estimates for online and outage work activities. Write Radiation Work Permits as necessary to support online and shutdown operations.
• Work with computer technology to support radiological monitoring and associated operations. Use computer programs such as Sentinel and SAP to conduct dose estimation, tracking, and summary reports. Use computer technology to count and analyze samples for radioactivity. Use computer technology in support of meter calibration and equipment maintenance. Use computer technology in support of communicating with other site work teams dealing with ALARA and dose estimates. Use computer technology for general communications and maintaining qualifications.
• Conduct general radiation and contamination surveys in support of routine and special surveillance activities. Conduct general area radiation and contamination surveys as necessary to meet requirements of surveillance schedules.
• Handle radioactive sources and conduct meter calibrations as necessary to maintain equipment in readiness state. Conduct daily/weekly meter checks and routine (annual/semi-annual) meter calibrations. Handle radioactive sources to provide support for checking in-line radiation monitoring system during monthly, quarterly, and annual surveillance programs.
• Other duties as assigned to support business unit objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must meet the definition of a senior ("responsible") technician by ANSI N18.1-1971 standards
• Two years of experience as an RP Technician
• One year of technical training preferred
• Applicants must be capable of qualifying for Fire Brigade duties (at Monticello)

Preferred Requirements

• Current industry standard qualifications (EPRI STEs) or previous house RP Technician qualifications are strongly desired.
• An AS or higher in Health Physics or an applicable science is desired
• Navy ELT experience desired.

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Contact

Xcel Energy, Inc.

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis

Minnesota United States

www.xcelenergy.com