Supervisor Rad Protection

Constellation Energy Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 133,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corporation is seeking a Radiation Protection Supervisor to direct the Radiation Protection Technicians and oversee decontamination, instrumentation, planning, and scheduling at the plant. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and interface with plant staff and regulators on RP program matters.

The role emphasizes leading a team, maintaining ALARA practices, and delivering clear communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) or engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) and 2 years of applied radiation protections experience
• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 2 years of applied Radiation Protection experience
• Associate's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) or engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) and 4 years of applied radiation protection experience
• High school diploma or GED and 6 years of applied radiation protection experience

Responsibilities

• Direct daily supervision, monitoring, and coaching of employees to ensure productive workforce in compliance with policies
• Manage the functional Radiation Protection program to ensure timely work completion and ALARA exposure control
• Ensure effective communication of programs, announcements, and policies to staff
• Directly supervise Laborers/Radiation Protection Technicians in field work including hiring and training
• Accountable for station performance in contaminated area metrics and contamination events
• Develop and deliver oral and written communications for diverse audiences
• Perform other duties including emergency response and outage support as needed

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) or engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear)

Senior Reactor Operator license with 2 years of applied Radiation Protection experience

Associate's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) or engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) and 4 years of applied radiation protection experience

High school diploma or GED and 6 years of applied radiation protection 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 $133,200 to $148,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for directing the Radiation Protection Technicians in implementing decontamination, instrumentation, planning and scheduling, procedures, training, radiation exposure control, and rad waste programs in support of Operation and Maintenance activities in the plant. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and state requirements. Interfaces with Plant Staff and the regulators on matters related to implementation of the Radiation Protection program.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Responsible for the daily supervision, monitoring, and coaching of employees to ensure productive workforce in compliance with company policies, procedures, and maintaining employee relations in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement or other employee policies.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the functional Radiation Protection (RP) program to ensure that work is getting completed in a timely manner and that the nuclear workers' exposure is being maintained As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Ensure effective communication of company programs, announcements, policies, etc. to assigned employees and feedback to the company from assigned employees.
• Directly supervise the Laborers/Radiation Protection Technicians (RPTs) who perform routine plant cleaning and equipment and tool decontamination. This includes management of hiring, training, and overseeing work in the field.
• Accountable for managing the performance of the station in the areas of plant contaminated square footage and personnel contamination events.
• 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.) or engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) and 2 years of applied radiation protections experience OR
• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 2 years of applied Radiation Protection experience OR
• Associate's degree in health physics or related science degrees (e.g. chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.) or engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) and 4 years of applied radiation protection experience OR
• High school diploma or GED and 6 years of applied radiation protection experience
• 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 the National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) certification
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science related field (e.g. health physics, chemistry, physics, medical physics, etc.)