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RADIATION PROTECTION TECH

Holtec International
Full-time
On-site
Covert MI
Radiation Protection Tech

Holtec Decommissioning International (HDI) is currently seeking a Radiation Protection Tech to join the Palisades Nuclear Plant team in Covert, MI. 

We are proud of our reputation for professional and technical excellence, and we recognize that the key to upholding that reputation resides in the excellence of our employees. We are looking for talent who brings value to the organization and contributes to advancing our business and reputation. 

Palisades Nuclear Power Plant may soon become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning. By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the industry and the nation!


JOB SUMMARY

Perform radiological surveys on the primary, secondary, auxiliary systems, plant buildings and grounds.


JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide contamination and dose control.
  • Track radiation exposure for personnel and work tasks. Determine methods to reduce radiation exposure.   
  • Provide radiation protection coverage for work tasks. Establish worker stay times.
  • Establish radiological work requirements.  Respond to off normal conditions.
  • Maintain radiation exposures ALARA. Maintain radiation exposures within regulatory and administrative requirements and support with the RWP program. 
  • Radiologically post the power plant.  Understand adverse radiological conditions on equipment and personnel performance.
  • Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization. 
  • Maintain housekeeping through the Aux Building.  Trash and Laundry changes through the RCA’s.  Keeping up with inventories and restocking of all RP related materials. 
  • Provide support for radiological shipping. 
  • Potentially support a rotational shift. 
  • Additional support activities may include source leak testing, calibration and source checks of instrumentation, respiratory equipment inspections or maintenance and dosimetry activities. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position:
Desired: B.S. Degree in a related technical degree or equivalent work experience.


Minimum experience required of the position:
Senior Health Physics Technician: 6 years commercial nuclear experience. Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operations. At least 2 years’ experience at the facility. Outstanding communication and conflict management skills. Proficiency with current computer business applications.
Health Physics Technician 3: 4 years commercial nuclear experience. Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operations. Proficiency with current computer business applications.
Health Physics Technician 2: 2 years commercial nuclear experience. Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operations.
Health Physics Technician 1: High School diploma or GED.


Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:
Meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978. ANSI Section 4.5.2– Technicians The standard specifies this as Journeymen Level Personnel, Radiochemistry Technician, Nuclear Control Technician, Nuclear Control Technician (I&C), Metrology Technician, Radiation Protection Technician, Lead Technicians. Minimum of 3 years of working experience in their specialty. Minimum of 1 year of the experience should be related technical training. High degree of manual dexterity. Individuals in training or apprentice positions are not considered technicians or maintenance personnel for purposes of defining qualifications in ANSI/ANS 3.1 section 4 “Qualification,” but are permitted to perform work for which qualification has been demonstrated.

Company Testing:
  • Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) testing required.



This is a Union Position – Wage Range: $38.88 - $50.97/ hour (depending on level).


HDI offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, hospitalization, and other valuable voluntary options; time-off programs; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. HDI is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.