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Posting Title Radiation Control Technician III-Nuclear (Entry Level)
Geographic Location SC-Hartsville
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Standard Job Details Job Details: Duties include PWR radiation protection, health physics surveillance and sampling, operations in field shift support, health physics support for in-plant work activities, health physics activities to include instrument calibration, radioactive material shipping, dosimetry, respiratory protection, ALARA Planning, and emergency response.
Job Description: Responsible for providing assistance with the development and administration of an effective
(Duties and radiation control program for the generation facilities of Progress Energy.
Responsibilities) The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Knowledgeable of all Radiation Control related regulatory requirements and their basis
- Prepare routine and special reports
- Provide Radiation Control Job Coverage for work activities associated with Power Plant
operation
- Updates and implements radiation protection and control procedures
- Performs and analyzes routine and special radiological surveys as directed
- Controls receipt and shipment of radioactive material
- Directs the activities of decontamination personnel
- Assists in the training of less experienced or new technicians
- Issues Radiation Work Permits and dosimetry devices
- Maintains plant records
- Assists in implementing the plant Respiratory Protection Program
- Operates and understands the function of all survey equipment
- Performs periodic surveillances on emergency kits
- Calibrates portable and non-portable survey instruments
- Tests other Radiation Control Equipment to determine operating efficiency, calibrates
equipment
- Qualify and maintain ability to wear necessary respiratory protection as required for work in
a power plant
- Qualify for the Emergency Response Organization as an SCBA user and live in the
emergency response area
- Able to work in a team environment and as a self directed individual
Skills and Abilities: - Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Ability to meet ANSI 3.1 requirements after 2 years.
Physical Effort: - Must be able to walk, climb and any other physical exertion applicable to power plants.
- Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
Working Conditions: Various chemical and decontamination agents, radiation/radioactive materials and other
hazards of working in a power plant.
Work Hours: Must be able to work nightshift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Must be able to be on call for emergencies. Some overnight and short duration travel will be required to support shared resource needs at other Progress Energy Nuclear Plants.
Basic Qualifications - Position requires an AAS degree in chemistry, radiation protection, related scientific/technical education, or equivalent military training.
- Two years of like-work experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience Experience(not required):
- NRRPT Registration desired
- BS degree in physical science or engineering
Travel Percentage <=25%
EEO Statement Progress Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam Era Veteran status.
FMLA Statement The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires FMLA covered employers to post a notice of employee rights and responsibilities under the Act. Progress Energy is a covered employer and provides FMLA leave to eligible, qualifying employees. For additional details, click here.
Nuclear Access Statement Progress Energy's mission is to provide a safe, secure working environment for personnel in the plants. The selected candidate may be required to obtain U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Unescorted Access and will participate in the company's Fitness-for-Duty Program. Selected candidates may also be required to maintain qualifications and on-call responsibilities in support of the plant Emergency Response Organization (ERO), which means you are expected to arrive at your ERO duty station within the prescribed response times and fit for duty when on-call. Emergency response times are based on the distance in miles and the associated travel time from your residence to the plant emergency response facility that you are assigned. In order to obtain unescorted access, the selected candidate will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Information from this form will be used to conduct an extensive background investigation as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
