Health Physics Technician
Date: Nov 6, 2023
Location: Jenkinsville, SC, US, 29065
Company: Dominion Energy
At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That's right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that's proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered -yes,- then read on!
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
Seeking Health Physics Technicians T1, T2, T3 or fully qualified Health Physics Technician).
Positions will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Provide radiological protection to protect the health and safety of the general public and employees from the hazards of radiation through surveys, analyses, sampling and compliance with regulations, standards and procedures. Provide job coverage for radiological concerns during routine and special plant maintenance activities. Perform routine and random radiation surveys (including personnel exposure, equipment contamination, air samples) to assess radiological conditions. Prepare and monitor Radiation Work Permits. Inspect, calibrate and maintain radiological protection instrumentation and sampling equipment. Provide technical expertise and support to all radiological protection program elements. Evaluate regulatory and industry standards for applicability to radiological control activities. Prepare, analyze, survey, package and ship radioactive material and waste. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Completion of Health Physics Technician Development Program or equivalent knowledge and experience (generally 3+ years).
Must be able to fulfill duties as directed for Station Emergency Plan to include obtaining and maintaining required ERO/SERO qualifications, participation in ERO/SERO exercises and drills, verifying availability through response to ERO/SERO call in drills
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
T1:
HS Diploma/GED and 0-1 years of related experience
Participates primarily in classroom training learning the basics concepts of radiological protection. Perform frisker source checks and routine decontamination procedures. Collect routine radiological air samples. Issue respiratory protection and Health Physics Instrumentation.
Perform laundry facility duties.
T2:
HS Diploma/GED and 1-2 years of related experience
Perform routine radiological surveys, sampling and analysis to determine radiation hazards. Perform radiological surveys and samples and document results to ensure compliance with established procedures and limits. Perform operability checks, calibration and repair of various health physics instrumentation. Attend formal classroom training sessions and maintain acceptable academic standards. Perform assigned duties in support of the Emergency Response Team. Update and maintain routine personnel exposure records.
T3:
HS Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of related experience
Monitor and control internal external personnel exposure, contamination, radioactive materials and waste. Perform routine and specialized radiological surveys. Provide health physics job coverage for radiological work activities. Install and maintain ventilation units for airborne radioactivity. Monitor and assess internal personnel exposure. Perform deconning of personnel, small tools and contaminated areas.
Health Physics Technician:
HS Diploma/GED and 3+ years of related experience
Completion of Health Physics Technician Development Program or equivalent Navy Nuclear HP program.
Four years of radiological protection working experience of which one year should be related technical training.
Possess a high degree of manual dexterity and ability and should be capable of learning and applying basic skills.
Commercial nuclear experience preferred. Navy Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT) experience is also highly desirable.
NRRPT certification is highly preferred. The selected candidate will be required to obtain this license if they do not already possess it.
Must successfully pass the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process.
Must be able to obtain and maintain and be a member of the site Emergency Response Organization.
Commercial nuclear experience preferred. Navy Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT) experience is also highly desirable. NRRPT certification is highly preferred. Must successfully pass the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. Possess a high degree of manual dexterity and ability and should be capable of learning and applying basic skills. Must be able to obtain and maintain and be a member of the site Emergency Response Organization.
Education Requirements
HS diploma required. Associate Degree in a technical field preferred. Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Must obtain and maintain required ERO/SERO qualifications,
Working Conditions
Cold Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment Up to 25%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Radiation Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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