Health Physics Technician
At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
Job Summary
Job Duties include:
- Provide radiological protection to protect the health and safety of the general public and employees from the hazards of radiation through surveys, analyses, sampling and compliance with regulations, standards and procedures.
- Provide job coverage for radiological concerns during routine and special plant maintenance activities.
- Perform routine and random radiation surveys (including personnel exposure, equipment contamination, air samples) to assess radiological conditions.
- Prepare and monitor Radiation Work Permits.
- Inspect, calibrate and maintain radiological protection instrumentation and sampling equipment.
- Provide technical expertise and support to all radiological protection program elements.
- Evaluate regulatory and industry standards for applicability to radiological control activities.
- Prepare, analyze, survey, package and ship radioactive material and waste.
- This position is on a 5-shift rotation (12 hour shifts).
- Will require respirator qualification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
- Completion of Health Physics Technician Development Program or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Qualified candidates must have at least 4 years of radiation protection experience of which one year should be related to technical training.
- Nuclear Navy ELT's with 6,000 hours of overhaul experience will be considered.
- Completion of Health Physics Technician Development Program or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Nuclear industry experience preferred.
- Training as required by ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.2, and 4.5.3.3.
- Must be able to fulfill duties as directed for Station Emergency Plan to include obtaining and maintaining required ERO/SERO qualifications, participating in ERO/SERO exercises and drills, verifying availability through response to ERO/SERO call in drills.
- Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.
- Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Associate
Preferred discipline(s): Technical
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.2, and 4.5.3.3 and Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4, Staff
Regulatory Guidance, 1.5 for Radiation Protection Technicians
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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