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Radiation Technician - Nuclear Fuel Services - Erwin, TN
SUMMARY OF DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Perform surveys, inspections, sample collections, and sample analysis in support of the Safety program at NFS. All work is done in accordance with written procedures. Most work involves a knowledge of mathematics and some chemistry.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform contamination surveys – building, outside control, transition zones, etc. Collect and analyze stack samples. Inspect emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers. Perform personnel surveys. Inspect fire protection equipment. Calibrate air sampler and adjust flow meter rates. Inspect emergency lights. Survey respirator devices, assemble and maintain. Sample and analyze from sewer, ponds, streams, wells, etc. Analyze vegetation and soil samples. Collect and analyze IBM air samples. Measure toxic fumes. Perform contamination release surveys. Take high volume air samples. Perform noise level surveys. Make minor instrument repairs (such as hand monitors, PAC 4-G) Perform nasal smears and count. Perform shipping release surveys/labels, and recording of measurements. Inspect emergency shelter equipment. Perform routine dose rate surveys – beta/gamma. Perform response check and repair of hand monitors (replace face plates and batteries, cords, etc.). Set up and analyze results of portable air samplers. Change safety numbers and letters on plant safety bulletin board. Record data from instrumentation, requiring basic multiplication and division. Perform some lab analyses – environmental, stack sample, water, air samples. Check pH on water samples. Load and unload film badges. Weigh CO2 cylinders. Calibrate Air Sample Flow Meters. Perform calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division – usually calculated using a hand-held calculator.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma One year of College Chemistry or may substitute one year of College Physics
Pay: $34.43 - $34.43
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $34.43 and $34.43 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
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