Radiation Safety Technician – ALARA Expert

Constellation Energy Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. seeks a Radiation Protection Technician to support plant operations and maintenance with radiological surveys and ALARA practices. This role requires strict adherence to NRC guidelines and safety procedures, including PPE selection and post-survey documentation.

You will work on rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends, and may be on-call. The position requires passing relevant tests and unescorted access to a nuclear facility, with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related degree preferred.
• 5+ years of radiation control experience or equivalent.
• Ability to pass NRC policies and EEI Technicians test.
• Must wear a respirator and lift 20 lbs as needed.
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear plant.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conducts radiation, airborne radioactivity and contamination surveys to determine protection requirements.
• Monitors and controls personnel exposure to keep ALARA levels achievable.
• Prescribes protective clothing and devices for entries into controlled areas.
• Operates, calibrates, repairs and maintains radiological survey equipment.
• Prepares radioactive material for disposal and handles cleanup tasks.
• Performs duties of the Shift Radiation Protection Technician per the Emergency Response Plan.
• Ensures proper surveying of controlled area materials before release.

Skills

Radiation protection

ALARA

Shift work

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent in Radiation Protection/Health Physics

Job description

Constellation Energy Corp. seeks a Radiation Protection Technician to support plant operations and maintenance with radiological surveys and ALARA practices. This role requires strict adherence to NRC guidelines and safety procedures, including PPE selection and post-survey documentation.

You will work on rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends, and may be on-call. The position requires passing relevant tests and unescorted access to a nuclear facility, with potential overtime as needed.