Health Physicist/Radioactive Waste Shipper Plant Vogtle 3&4
Description
Health Physicist/Radioactive Waste Shipper Plant Vogtle 3&4
It's an exciting time to be part of our growing organization. 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! Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC), headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's six nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama: two reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA; two reactors at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA; and two reactors at Plant Farley, near Dothan, AL. In addition, construction activities are underway for two new reactors at our Plant Vogtle location.
Summary of Position Duties
The Health Physicist/Radioactive Waste Shipper is responsible for:
Monitoring all aspects of the Health Physics program and performance indicators to include:
ALARA program
outage preparation and execution
radioactive waste management
shipping of radioactive waste/material
Process Control Program
Implementing special projects to improve health physics
Tracking/Trending all radiological data related to plant performance indicators
Benchmarking industry on health physics issues and site performance
Providing technical support for the Health Physics department, including assessments of internal dose/whole body counting, skin dose and shielding; compliance with all regulatory requirements
Substituting as Health Physics Manager as required - qualification as per ANSI 3.1 - 1993
Ensuring that ALARA committee meetings are held quarterly; preparing agenda and tracking actions
Maintaining the ALARA suggestion program
Serving as an on-call HP Supervisor
Filling the Emergency Response Organization positions of dose analyst or TSC HP Supervisor
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics, Health Physics, Chemistry or other physical science preferred. Nuclear Navy training certification or equivalent is also preferred.
Advanced degree or American Academy of Health Physics Certified Health Physicist certification is highly desirable
Background/Experience Requirements
Minimum of three (3) years experience in nuclear power Health Physics or Radiation Protection programs is required
ANSI certification as a Health Physics Technician is desirable
Experience with nuclear power plant outages, access control and ALARA is also desirable
Experience with radwaste management and shipping is a plus
Experience with project management including budgets and scheduling is desired
Applicant must be able to obtain an unescorted badge at all SNC sites
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases are highly desirable
Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required. Strong presentation skills are also required
Strong ability to make decisions and drive behaviors is required
Strong working knowledge of nuclear power plant systems, processes, and procedures and clear understanding of and ability to apply regulatory requirements to plant settings are desired
Strong interpersonal skills are required
Ability to balance multiple objectives and set priorities is required
Ability to problem solve and seek alternative solutions to complex issues is needed
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI
Job Field: Safety & Health
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-East Georgia-Waynesboro
Operating Company: Southern Nuclear Operating Co
Other Locations: Georgia-East Georgia-Waynesboro
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Plant Vogtle 3 & 4 - 7825 River Road (7825WAYNESBORO)
7825 River Road
WAYNESBORO, 30830
Plant Vogtle - 7821 River Road (7821WAYNESBORO)
7821 River Road
Waynesboro, 30830
Req ID: SNC2006746
