Sr RP ALARA Specialist

Constellation Energy Corp.; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. in Oswego, NY, seeks an experienced Radiation Protection professional to lead the ALARA program across outages and ongoing operations.

You will implement long-term exposure reduction strategies, perform planning, shielding evaluations, and drive continuous improvement with site teams. Responsibilities include coordinating outage planning, mentoring RP personnel, integrating fleet fundamentals into work evolutions, and presenting business cases for CRE reductions.

Qualifications

• BS in health physics or related science with 4+ years RP experience
• Senior Reactor Operator license with 5+ years RP experience
• AS in health physics or related science with 6 years RP experience
• HS diploma with 4 years as ANSI 3.1 RP Technician or 8+ years RP experience

Responsibilities

• Lead ALARA planning and exposure reduction per Constellation procedures
• Assess, actions, benchmarking, and improvement of ALARA processes
• Lead outage planning, modification teams, and on-line planning for RP ALARA
• Mentor RP personnel, site teams and contractors
• Incorporate fleet fundamentals into work evolutions and coach staff
• Prepare oral and written communications for diverse audiences
• Perform additional duties including emergency response and outages

Skills

ALARA

Outage planning

Radiation Protection

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science

Associate's degree in health physics or related science

High school diploma/GED with RP experience

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.

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 $118,800 to $132,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for leadership in implementing the station As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) program including: Long term exposure reduction strategies, Outage Planning, Shielding and technology implementation evaluations and installation, source term removal and mitigation, processes and procedures required to implement effective ALARA controls, and the metrics associated with monitoring an ALARA program. This position has the capabilities of applying leadership and strategic focus to all facets of the ALARA program including performing and presenting business cases for program / site needed in Collective Radiation Exposure (CRE) reduction

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Preparing and implementing ALARA planning, estimating, work group involvement and procedure implementation in accordance with Constellation procedure guidance for exposure reduction.
• Performance of assessments, corrective actions, benchmarking, and job evaluations with regards to ALARA processes and practices. Implement fleet and industry best practices.
• Perform independent, specific rolls such as outage planning, modification team leads, on-line planning, or other duties integral to the Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA program.
• Mentor and aid in the development of other RP personnel, site personnel, and contractors to ensure that industry knowledge and Radiation Protection standards are transferred and embraced.
• Incorporate the fleet fundamentals into all work evolutions and actively coach and teach station personnel to maintain continual improvement
• 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. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) AND 6 years of experience in applied Radiation Protection OR
• High school diploma/GED with 4 years as a qualified ANSI 3.1 RP Technician OR minimum of 8 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

• In depth knowledge of plant systems and operations
• Successful completion of National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) certification