Senior Health Physics Tech - Fusion Radiological Safety

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory; Princeton (NJ); Presencial; USD 84.000 - 126.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks a Senior Health Physics (Radiological Control) Technician to support fusion facilities and nuclear materials management involving radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices.

You will work with researchers, operators and technicians on PPPL's fusion devices and lead radiological surveys, calibrations and postings to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Knowledge of radiation protection regulations (e.g., 10 CFR 835 or 10 CFR 20)
• Proficiency in radiation survey techniques, documentation and calculations
• Ability to work independently and protect workers based on measurements and methods
• Willingness to coach workers when safety standards are not met
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License (from document)

Responsabilidades

• Plan, coordinate and lead radiological surveys, monitoring, posting, access controls and calibrations.
• Conduct routine and job-specific radiological surveys for dose rates, surface contamination and airborne radioactivity.
• Provide in-field radiological coverage for maintenance activities during accelerator operations.
• Operate and calibrate radiation detection equipment including ion chambers and detectors.
• Perform specialized tritium monitoring and manage breathing air controls.
• Establish and maintain radiological controlled areas and postings.
• Assist in issuing and tracking personal dosimetry.
• Assist in packaging and shipping of low-level and mixed waste.
• Respond to radiological spills or abnormal conditions.

Conocimientos

Radiation protection regs

Survey techniques

Radiological calculations

Independent work

Worker coaching

Educación

High school diploma

Associate degree in radiation or nuclear science

Herramientas

Radiation instrumentation calibrations

Electronics repair of radiation detectors

Descripción del empleo

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks a Senior Health Physics (Radiological Control) Technician to support fusion facilities and nuclear materials management involving radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices.

You will work with researchers, operators and technicians on PPPL's fusion devices and lead radiological surveys, calibrations and postings to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.