Sr. Radiation Protection Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company; Madison (PA); On-site; USD 49,799 - 76,026; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Educational Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Radiation Protection Technician at the Waltz Mill facility in Madison, PA. You will support radiological work including monitoring areas, managing radioactive materials, and ensuring compliance.

This role demands strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to lift weights as required. A competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered, making this position an attractive opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, including 1 year as a qualified technician.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical requirements including lifting 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiation control work activities related to maintenance.
• Conduct radiological surveys and generate documents.
• Evaluate radiological conditions and respond to incidents.

Skills

Radiation measurement

Radioisotope handling

Radiation monitoring

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Position

As a Senior Radiation Protection Technician, you will support coverage of radiological work at the Westinghouse Waltz Mill Site. Work includes surveillance of radiological work areas, radioactive material management, data/records management, radiological sample collection/analysis, air monitoring and sampling.

You will report to the Supervisor of RSO and RP and will be based at our Waltz Mill facility in Madison, PA.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiation control work activities in support of maintenance, decontamination, hazardous material shipping, and compliance operations.
• Perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity) of work areas and generate associated documents.
• Perform release surveys of materials, equipment and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas.
• Evaluate radiological conditions within various types of facilities and post areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
• Conduct and/or support assessments, audits and other measures needed regarding radiological incidents. Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies and participate in corrective action.
• Provide radiological support during preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of radioactive materials and wastes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and relevant combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired in the field of radiation protection/health physics, may be considered as well
• 5 years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling and radiation monitoring, including 1 year as a qualified Radiation Control Technician or Health Physics Technician. Alternatively, a minimum of two years as a qualified Radiation Control Technician or Health Physics Technician performing radiological job coverage would be considered equivalent to the relevant experience requirement stated above.
• Ability to apply advanced radiation safety, radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles in general assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a radiation protection team given broad and general program/project directions.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position including - routinely lift and transport of 40 pounds, frequently bend, stoop, stand and walk for 4-6 hours per day.
• Successfully pass a routine medical examination as well as successfully pass applicable training including Respirator Fit Testing.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $49,799.07 to $76,026.25 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Company Values

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

Westinghouse is the Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, with locations in 19 countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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