Senior Health Physics Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 46,838 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Company holidays

Recognition programs

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking Senior Health Physics Technicians to support nuclear power plants across the United States. You will provide Radiation Protection coverage and oversight for power-plant activities and be onsite at various locations.

Responsibilities include radiation and contamination surveys, material and equipment surveys, release of personnel and material, ALARA planning, decontamination support and site emergency planning.

Qualifications

• Senior Health Physics Technician 3.1A or above (requires 2,000 hours of commercial nuclear power work).
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulations, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of radiation detection and measurement equipment, including calibration and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Provide Radiation Protection coverage and oversight for power-plant activities.
• Conduct radiation and contamination surveys.
• Perform material and equipment surveys.
• Release of personnel and material.
• Material escort.
• ALARA planning.
• Assist with decontamination activities.
• Support Site Emergency Plan.

Skills

Radiation safety

Regulations & standards

Detection equipment

Calibration & QC

ALARA planning

Surveys

Contamination control

Education

2,000 hours nuclear power experience

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

About the role

Westinghouse is recruiting Senior Health Physics Technicians to work at various Nuclear Power Plants within the Unites States. Provide Radiation Protection coverage and oversight for power-plant activates. In addition to providing job coverage, certain routine tasks may be assigned determined by individual certifications, qualifications, and skills. You will report to the Westinghouse site manager and be located onsite at various locations.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Senior Health Physics Technician 3.1A or above (requires 2,000 hours of commercial nuclear power combined with a systematic approach to training).
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulations, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of radiation detection and measurement equipment, including calibration and quality control.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly pay range for this position, which is dependent upon experience and qualifications, is estimated to be $34 to $40 per hour.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. Representative benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options.
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for employees and their household members.
• Company Holidays.
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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