Radiation Protection Technician

American Electric Power; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician Junior to perform radiological analysis and protect personnel. You will assist engineers, conduct surveys, and help with calibration and shielding installations.

The role requires a HS Diploma or GED with 2+ years in radiation protection, and involves field work at nuclear plant sites with strict safety protocols and NRC limits.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• At least 2 years in Radiation Protection Technician Junior role.
• Ability to work to NRC exposure limits and train others.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations for test results and reports.
• Conduct periodic radiation, contamination and airborne surveys.
• Analyze need for contamination control measures and implement.
• Instruct others in health physics precautions and equipment use.
• Conduct sampling operations and analyses per procedures.
• Operate and calibrate counting instruments and monitoring equipment.
• Prepare inspection and maintenance reports for plant equipment.

Skills

Radiation protection

Health physics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in health physics (preferred)

Tools

Gamma spectrometry

Alpha/Beta counting equipment

Radiation surveying instruments

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-09-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform technical and specialized work in connection with radiological analysis, radiation protection equipment testing; assist engineers in performing other technical services.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Perform necessary engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance and records.
• Conduct periodic and special radiation, contamination and airborne surveys as directed.
• Analyze the need for and direct the use of contamination control measures.
• Instruct others in the use of health physics precautions, protective measures, and equipment such as protective clothing, shielding, exposure time restrictions and special dosimetry devices as requested.
• Conduct special tests sampling operations, and analyses in accordance with standardized radiological procedures.
• Perform standard processing and counting for plant and environmental samples including alpha and beta counting, and gamma spectrometry.
• Inspect turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks and other power plant equipment; making working sketches for repairs and prepare inspection and maintenance reports.
• Operate and maintain equipment necessary to obtain radiological analyses, temperatures, pressures and flows to the accuracy required. Analyze data and calculate test results, applying general knowledge of health physics, quantitative and qualitative analyses, use available handbooks, manuals and associated reference material.
• Perform calibration checks and assist in calibration procedures for alpha and beta counting instruments, portable radiation detection instruments, and in-plant radiation monitoring equipment.
• Assist ALARA section as required for installation and removal of shielding.
• Operate company vehicles as required.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree in health physics is preferred.

Work Experience:

• Must have at least 2 years' experience as a Radiation Protection Technician Junior.
• Through a combination of education and/or experience must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above, as well as the ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job in this family.

Other Requirements:

• It is understood that in the performance of most nuclear generating plant duties there will be associated radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U058-770

Compensation Range:

$44.16 - $46.38

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.