Radiation Protection Technician

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Date: Dec 5, 2024

Location(s): Two Rivers, WI, US, 54241

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  83188 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of the largest producers of emission-free nuclear energy in the United States. Nuclear energy has long been a source of clean power and is a fundamental part of NextEra Energy Resources’ plan for a zero-emissions energy future. Our Nuclear Fleet is leading the industry as we leverage technology to build the next generation of leaders. Are you interested in becoming a trailblazer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today.

 

Position Specific Description

This position requires rotating shift work at Point Beach Nuclear Plant and associated emergency response organization duties.  Prefer ANSI qualified technician with previous nuclear shift tech experience.

Job Overview

The principal duties of the Radiation Protection Technician occupation consist of performing radiation contamination and airborne radiation surveys, analyzing results using appropriate health physics equipment and performing other special analyses as required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Calibrate and test instruments, including portable and fixed radiation detection equipment, air samplers, flow meters, personnel friskers and portal monitors
  • Collects and records data and maintains files as required by the health physics record keeping system
  • Inputting data to maintain the Radiation Work Permit, Employee Dose tracking and other computerized reports
  • Radiation Protection Technician assists in the training of others under the direction of appropriate supervision, assists in directing plant and outside contractor personnel in radiation control housekeeping, using protective clothing and methods to maintain "as low as reasonably achievable" personnel exposure while working in high radiation areas, and packages
  • Prepares radioactive waste for shipment
  • Radiation Protection Technician must be willing to accept rotational / shift assignments

Required Qualifications

  • Two years of Radiation Protection experience at commercial nuclear power plants and should have one year of related technical training beyond high school in the health physics field or
  • Pass the Technician Selection System (TECH)-Technician test
  • Gain unescorted access to the nuclear plant as required by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Point Beach Nuclear Site
  • Meet all applicable medical requirements
  • One year of related technical training beyond high school in the health field or have year of practical experience in health physics, or six months of Health Physics training/experience at Point Beach Nuclear Plant

Preferred Qualifications

  • None

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Bargaining Unit
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Craft Skilled/ Journey Level
Organization:  NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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