JR Health Physics Technician

Provide Radiation Protection coverage and oversight as required for power-plant activates. In addition to providing job coverage, certain routine tasks may be assigned commensurate with individual certifications, qualifications, and skills. 

Types of tasks Jr HP Technicians may be assigned to perform or assist in performing include the following: 

 

radiation and contamination surveys material and equipment surveys material escort assisting with ALARA planning assisting with decontamination activities support of Site Emergency Plan

 

coverage of primary work activities such as:

 

filter changes valve work fuel handling / storage refueling activities underwater diving pump work including reactor coolant pump seals reactor head disassembly/reassemble containment hatch watch steam generator maintenance activities

 

Education / Training Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Workers must be trained in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations. Satisfy all requirements required to obtain a Level II Nuclear Access Badge Competition of GAP training / CIRP Task of the NISP-RP-12 (Nuclear Industry Standard Process) 

Minimum Skill Requirements and Accountabilities

Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access Safe use and proper operation of applicable equipment Use and adhere to station policies and procedures. Effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, Supervisors and Sponsors to ensure Safe and Quality job completion for all assignments Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications, technical requirements, procedures and directives associated with working at a nuclear plant Ability to climb and work in adverse conditions such as high temperature areas, confined spaces, and heights. Able to lift 50 pounds Ability to be respirator qualified