Radiation Protection Technician (RP Tech) - Plant Hatch

Southern Company; Baxley, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Nuclear is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician at Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. The role focuses on occupational radiation safety for plant workers and supporting the Radiation Protection Department through monitoring, equipment handling, and ALARA practices.

The position requires a Health Physics or related degree (or Navy ELT), a TECH test, and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and holidays. Salary is hourly with strong safety and teamwork expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science OR associate’s degree in Radiation Protection Technology, Electrical Computer & Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering Technology, OR US Navy Nuclear ELT.
• Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• NRRPT certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor RCA on a regularly scheduled basis using fixed and portable survey instruments to evaluate contamination and airborne radiation levels and to assist in establishing dose rates for job coverage.
• Store, issue, and test respiratory protection equipment.
• Assist in repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required.
• Assist in providing health physics coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices.
• Provide radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity.
• Assist in the preparation of Radiation Work Permits.
• Provide support for radioactive waste shipments as required.
• Implement the process control program as required.
• Perform ALARA job reviews and maintain a job history file for ALARA packages.

Skills

Health Physics

Radiation Protection

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics

Bachelor's in Physical Science

Associate’s degree in Radiation Protection Technology

US Navy Nuclear ELT

Job description

Radiation Protection Technician - Plant Hatch

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Hatch – a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for more than 50 years – located in Baxley, Ga., in Appling County along the Altamaha River. The area offers a rural mix, blending small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a strong fit for families and young professionals alike. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and golf. Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining, and entertainment with only a short drive to Savannah, Statesboro, and Georgia’s coast.

If a new and significant challenge is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!

Requirements:

• Required : Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science (Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, or Math) OR associate’s degree in Radiation Protection Technology, Electrical Computer & Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering Technology, OR
• US Navy Nuclear ELT in lieu of degree
• Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Summary of Position Duties:

As a Radiation Protection Technician at Plant Hatch, you will help ensure the occupational radiation safety of plant workers and provide technical support to the Radiation Protection (RP) Department through the following:

• Monitoring Radiation Controlled Area (RCA) on a regularly scheduled basis using fixed and portable survey instruments to evaluate contamination and airborne radiation levels and to assist in establishing dose rates for job coverage
• Storing, issuing, and testing of respiratory protection equipment
• Assisting in repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required
• Assisting in providing health physics coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
• Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
• Assisting in the preparation of Radiation Work Permits
• Providing support for radioactive waste shipments as required
• Implementing the process control program as required
• Performing As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) job reviews and maintaining a job history file for ALARA packages
• Pursuing methods for improving the ALARA program's performance and efficiency and to increase the awareness of all plant groups of this Program
• Photo documentation of plant areas for use in future ALARA job planning
• Support the decontamination of plant areas and equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Meeting ANSI 3.1 - 2014 requirements is preferred
• One year of Health Physics or decontamination-related work experience (2000 hours over a minimum of 40 weeks) desired
• Successful completion of the National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) certification is preferred
• Basic knowledge of radiation fundamentals is preferred
• Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries
• The ability to enforce radiation protection standards and requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant procedures, regulations, systems and processes is a plus
• Working knowledge of first aid and heat stress is desired
• Self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities
• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening & security and company physical requirements. Must have capacity to be respirator qualified.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit and will pay an hourly rate of $46.145.

Behavioral Attributes:

Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:

• Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
• Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.
• Act with integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
• Superior Performance – We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.

Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental, and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 21599

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear