Job DescriptionRadiation Protection Technician - Plant HatchJoin the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Hatch - a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for more than 50 years - located in Baxley, Ga., in Appling County along the Altamaha River. The area offers a rural mix, blending small-town living with convenient regional access, making it a strong fit for families and young professionals alike. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and golf. Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining, and entertainment with only a short drive to Savannah, Statesboro, and Georgia's coast.
If a new and significant challenge is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!
Requirements:- Required: Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science (Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, or Math) OR associate's degree in Radiation Protection Technology, Electrical Computer & Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering Technology, OR
- US Navy Nuclear ELT in lieu of degree
- Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Summary of Position Duties:As a Radiation Protection Technician at Plant Hatch, you will help ensure the occupational radiation safety of plant workers and provide technical support to the Radiation Protection (RP) Department through the following:
- Monitoring Radiation Controlled Area (RCA) on a regularly scheduled basis using fixed and portable survey instruments to evaluate contamination and airborne radiation levels and to assist in establishing dose rates for job coverage
- Storing, issuing, and testing of respiratory protection equipment
- Assisting in repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required
- Assisting in providing health physics coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
- Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
- Assisting in the preparation of Radiation Work Permits
- Providing support for radioactive waste shipments as required
- Implementing the process control program as required
- Performing As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) job reviews and maintaining a job history file for ALARA packages
- Pursuing methods for improving the ALARA program's performance and efficiency and to increase the awareness of all plant groups of this Program
- Photo documentation of plant areas for use in future ALARA job planning
- Support the decontamination of plant areas and equipment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Meeting ANSI 3.1 - 2014 requirements is preferred
- One year of Health Physics or decontamination-related work experience (2000 hours over a minimum of 40 weeks) desired
- Successful completion of the National Registry Radiation Protection Technicians (NRRPT) certification is preferred
- Basic knowledge of radiation fundamentals is preferred
- Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries
- The ability to enforce radiation protection standards and requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized
- Proficient in the use of a personal computer
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of nuclear power plant procedures, regulations, systems and processes is a plus
- Working knowledge of first aid and heat stress is desired
- Self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities
- Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening & security and company physical requirements. Must have capacity to be respirator qualified.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit and will pay an hourly rate of $46.145.Behavioral Attributes:Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:
- Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
- Intentional Inclusion - We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.
- Act with integrity - We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
- Superior Performance - We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.
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