Sr Rad Pro Technical Spclst

Constellation; Cordova (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Health Physics professional to implement station technical programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and perform technical evaluations. You will manage dosimetry, instrumentation, and related health physics processes, coordinating with regulatory bodies and internal teams.

The role emphasizes learning and applying changes in Health Physics regulations, while delivering clear communications and supporting outage activities across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science with 4 years of experience in applied Radiation Protection.
• Senior Reactor Operator license with 5 years of applied Radiation Protection experience.
• Associate's degree in health physics or related science with 6 years of applied Radiation Protection experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 7 years of experience in applied Radiation Protection.
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access and pass medical examination as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Track Radiation Protection metrics and generate corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Benchmark and improve programs with fleet peers for cost, execution, and standardization.
• Perform assessments and technical calculations for program fidelity per 10 CFR20 and related regulations.
• Develop and deliver training to improve department performance.
• Represent Radiation Protection in meetings with Nuclear Oversight and regulators.
• Conduct field observations to ensure standards of performance are met.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form to diverse audiences.
• Support outage activities and other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Radiation protection knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Technical calculations

Training and development

Field observations

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science

Senior Reactor Operator license

Associate's degree in health physics or related science

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Regulatory standards (10 CFR20)

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success.

At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things.

Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more. Expected salary range of $117,000 to $130,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

Is accountable for implementing the station technical programs such as Dosimetry, Instrumentation, respiratory programs, self-assessments, procedure implementation, and other programmatic processes as assigned. Implements the long-term planning processes of Constellation to ensure programs are up to date from a regulatory and a technical perspective. Is accountable for performing the technical evaluations commensurate with program evaluations for internal and external exposure evaluations, isotopic mix trending, whole body count, emergency plan plume dispersions, and other calculations as required by the program. Implements continuous learning with regards to both technical and regulatory changes in Health Physics programs and shares with peers.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Tracking and monitoring Radiation Protection (RP) metrics for technical programs and generate corrective actions to ensure programs are free of regulatory risk.
• Work with fleet peers to benchmark and improve programs to industry best performance including cost, execution, and standardization.
• Perform assessments of programs to identify problems and systematically correct. Performs technical calculations required for program fidelity. Has a detailed knowledge of 10CFR20 and other regulations utilized to implement programmatic requirements.
• Implement corrective actions, self-assessments, and benchmarking into departmental and self-learning objectives and develops and performs training to be used to improve department performance.
• Attend meetings representing Radiation Protection with regards to programmatic issues with Nuclear Oversight (NOS) and regulators.
• Perform in field observations of work and ensure that appropriate standards of performance are met
• Develop and deliver oral and written communications effective for all audiences.
• Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) with 4 years of experience in applied Radiation Protection OR
• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 5 years of applied Radiation Protection experience OR
• Associate's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. health physics, chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) with 6 years of applied Radiation Protection experience OR
• High school diploma/GED with 7 years of experience in applied Radiation Protection
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion of National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification