Sr RP ALARA Specialist

Constellation Energy; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off for vacation, holidays,

Job summary

Constellation Energy is seeking a Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist or Sr RP ALARA Specialist to lead the station's ALARA program, focusing on long-term exposure reduction, outage planning, shielding, and technology evaluation. The role involves coordinating actions to reduce CRE and presenting business cases for program needs.

Minimum and preferred qualifications cover degrees in health physics or related fields and experience with RP programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science with 1 year of related experience.
• Senior Reactor Operator license with 5 years of related experience.
• Associate's degree with 3 years of related experience in health physics.
• ANSI 3.1 RP Technician qualifications or 5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead ALARA program planning, estimating, and procedure implementation to reduce exposure.
• Perform assessments, corrective actions, benchmarking, and job evaluations for ALARA.
• Lead outage planning and on-line planning as part of the RP ALARA program.
• Mentor station personnel and contractors to ensure ALARA standards are followed.
• Develop communications for diverse audiences and support outage activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science

Associate's degree in health physics or related science

High school diploma/GED with qualifications for ANSI 3.1 RP Technician

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.

This position is a MULTI-LEVEL Position that can be filled at the Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist level OR at the Sr Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist level. Please see below for minimum requirements of each level.

Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist

Expected salary range of $99,900 to $111,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Sr Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist

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.

his position is a MULTI-LEVEL Position that can be filled at at the Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist level OR at the Sr Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist level. Please see below for minimum requirements of each level.

Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) with 1 year of related experience OR
• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license with 5 years of related experience OR
• Associate's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) with 3 years of related experience OR
• High school diploma/GED with qualifications for ANSI 3.1 RP Technician OR 5 years of related experience
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Sr Radiation Protection (RP) ALARA Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor&rsquos 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&rsquos 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