Radiation Protection Technician - Nuclear Special Crew

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of employee benefits

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a full-time Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician at the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in Florida. Candidates must have a minimum of 6000 hours of health physics experience in commercial nuclear power environments.

Your responsibilities include performing area radiation surveys, maintaining radiological equipment, and supporting radioactive material movements. This role requires an associate's degree in a technical field and strong decontamination skills. Join us and help shape the future of energy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6000 hours of health physics experience in commercial nuclear power plants.
• Navy ELT qualification equivalent to 5000 hours of experience.
• An associate degree or higher in a relevant technical field.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document area radiation surveys.
• Provide support for the movement of radioactive material.
• Maintain radiological emergency plan equipment and supplies.

Skills

Health physics experience

Radiation detection instruments

Decontamination skills

Area radiation surveys

Air sampling

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Radiation detection instruments

Job description

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 95937

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel‑efficient, cost‑effective power generation fleets and industry‑leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light Co., a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc., is seeking a Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician Special Crew role at the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant. This dual unit nuclear facility, located in beautiful Florida City, Florida, produces 100% carbon‑free energy. Please apply now to start your career in this exciting career path!

Job Overview

Minimum requirements for job:

• An ANSI qualified health physics technician shall have a minimum of 6000 hours (PSL) or 5000 hours (PTN) of health physics experience (junior or senior level) in commercial nuclear power plants, of which, a maximum of 50 hours per week may be accumulated in any single year. Related education, training and experience may be credited as defined below.
  • Equivalent health physics technician experience for decontamination technician experience in commercial nuclear power plants may be credited at a rate of no more than 0.5 hours/hour worked up to a maximum of 1000 hours credit
  • A Navy ELT qualification is equivalent to 5000 hours of commercial health physics technician experience
  • Shipyard experience in health physics (108 qualification) is credited on a four hour basis up to a maximum of 5000 hours. Shipyard hours cannot be accumulated at a rate of more than 50 hours per week.
  • An associate degree in a related technical field or a bachelor’s of science degree is equivalent to 2000 hours of commercial health physics technician experience.
  • One year of training is equivalent to 500 academic hours
  • Or completes the JR RPT program

Accountabilities:

• The Radiation Protection Technologist‑Nuclear is responsible for performing and documenting the following:
  • Area radiation surveys (beta and gamma)
  • Area contamination surveys (fixed and smearable for beta, gamma and alpha)
  • Area and breathing zone air sampling
  • Area posting
  • Radioactive material labeling
  • Surveying, tagging and release of clean material from the Radiation Controlled Area (RCA)
  • Job coverage in accordance with plant instructions and Radiation Work Permits
  • Writing Radiation Work Permits
  • Maintaining Radiological Emergency Plan equipment and supplies as well as the regular inventory of the material
  • Providing support for the movement of Radioactive material within the RCA
  • Implementation of the Respiratory Protection Program to include maintenance and issuance of the equipment
  • Decontamination of contaminated personnel
  • Issue, service, calibrate, and perform minor repairs on radiation detection instruments and equipment
  • Responsible for shipping and receiving radioactive material and radioactive waste processing and shipping
  • Perform surveys and documentation for receipt of new fuel and spent fuel handling and shipping
  • Perform or direct decontamination activities
  • Maintain health physics supplies inventory
  • Monitor radioactive laundry so as to return to service
  • Control of radiography operations
• The Radiation Protection Technologist reports to a Health Physics Supervisor or a General Maintenance Leader when working as a member of a Composite Crew

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Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Nuclear Bargaining Unit
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.