Senior Health Physics Tech - Nuclear Plant Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 97,423,872 - 114,616,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness programs

Company holidays

Global recognition programs

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Health Physics Technician to provide radiation protection coverage and oversight at various US nuclear power plants. You will perform surveys, ensure safe release of personnel and materials, and support ALARA planning and decontamination tasks, reporting to the site manager and working onsite at multiple sites.

The role requires a 3.1A+ qualification with 2,000 hours of commercial nuclear power experience, knowledge of radiation safety

Qualifications

• Senior Health Physics Technician with 3.1A+ and 2,000 hours in commercial nuclear power.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with radiation detection and measurement equipment, including calibration and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation protection coverage and oversight for power-plant activities.
• Perform routine tasks based on certifications and skills.
• Radiation and contamination surveys.
• Material and equipment surveys.
• Release of personnel and material.
• ALARA planning.
• Assist with decontamination tasks.
• Support Site Emergency Plan.

Skills

Radiation safety principles

Regulatory knowledge

Calibration and QC

Tools

Radiation detection equipment

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Health Physics Technician to provide radiation protection coverage and oversight at various US nuclear power plants. You will perform surveys, ensure safe release of personnel and materials, and support ALARA planning and decontamination tasks, reporting to the site manager and working onsite at multiple sites.

The role requires a 3.1A+ qualification with 2,000 hours of commercial nuclear power experience, knowledge of radiation safety