Radiation Protection Tech II — On-Call & Compliance Focus

Duke Energy; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician II/III to safeguard workers from radiological hazards through surveys, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. This role requires careful dose assessment and conservative decision making within a nuclear plant environment.

The position supports emergency drills, corrective actions, and regulatory program implementation, including dosimetry and source checks. A background in radiation protection and related training is essential.

Qualifications

• Two year degree (AS) in radiation protection, or nuclear navy training, or equivalent education or training.
• 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.
• For Technician III: 2-yr related associate degree or Navy Nuclear Power Program and ELT; 1 year of Radiation Protection experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions.
• Provide radiological job coverage 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.
• Participate in Emergency planning drills and response scenarios.
• Support corrective action programs to identify and fix plant conditions.
• Implement required programs such as radioactive material/waste shipping, dosimetry issuance and instrument calibrations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Prioritization & planning

Education

AS or equivalent in radiation protection

Navy Nuclear Power Program/ELT

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics (desirable)

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician II/III to safeguard workers from radiological hazards through surveys, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. This role requires careful dose assessment and conservative decision making within a nuclear plant environment.

The position supports emergency drills, corrective actions, and regulatory program implementation, including dosimetry and source checks. A background in radiation protection and related training is essential.