Technician, Health Physics A

EEONLINE; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority in Knoxville, TN is seeking an entry-level Technician, Health Physics A to support routine radiological surveys and monitoring activities under close supervision.

The role focuses on performing prescribed tasks, maintaining exposure records, and assisting the health physics staff with field duties. Requires an A.S. degree in a related field and willingness to rotate shifts, travel as needed, and obtain plant access.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access.
• Must be able and willing to assume on-call rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability.
• Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by NPG procedures during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited radiological surveys to assess hazards and carry out routine surveillances and inspections.
• Maintain radiation exposure records and monitor radiation equipment.
• Assist health physics staff with assigned field tasks and activities.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

AS degree or Radiation Protection exam

Job description

Technician, Health Physics A

Organization

Tennessee Valley Authority

Region

Canada, Alabama, Athens

End Of Contest

November 1, 2026

Type

full time

Category

Technician

Description

Job Summary

This entry level, trainee position requires no experience. Using prescribed methods and procedures, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced health physics technician. Works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and expected results. Performs a variety of tasks, which should provide experience and familiarization with health physics staff activities. The incumbent may perform limited radiological surveys to assess hazards, routine surveillances and inspections. This position may maintain radiation exposure records and various types of radiation monitoring equipment. Other duties related to the department's assigned responsibilities may be required to be performed as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Entry level position - never supervises and may be assisted by other health physics technician.

Skills And Proficiencies (May Be Job Or Organization Specific)

Basic computer skills desirable.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)

A.S. degree in health physics, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, physics, physical science, life science or computer science or a comparable field of study or Radiation Protection fundamental exam (junior or senior) qualification required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume "on-call" rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by NPG procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location. The position requires use of protective clothing and work in areas with elevated temperatures, high noise backgrounds, asbestos, radiation, and other industrial hazards.

Contact

Tennessee Valley Authority

400 West Summit Hill Drive

Knoxville

Tennessee United States

www.tva.com