What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Protection Specialist position at Constellation Energy?
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to provide radiation protection services in support of plant operations and maintenance, in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts and evaluates radiation, airborne radioactivity, and contamination surveys to determine required radiation protection requirements and personnel stay time, and maintains required postings.
- Monitors and controls personnel exposure to airborne radioactivity and radiation to maintain personnel exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
- Prescribes the required protective clothing and devices for all individual entries into controlled areas of the site.
- Controls and reduces the quantities of radioactive materials by physical techniques and administrative procedures.
Requirements
- Must meet ANSI requirements.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- And one of the following:
- Associates degree or equivalent in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, or related field.
- Over five years of experience in the field of radiation control job coverage, radioactive waste management, and respiratory protection program implementation, or the equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience.
- Meet the requirements of Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) psychological, drug, alcohol, and medical testing policies and/or regulations.
- The ability to wear a respirator and work with a 20-pound weight on the back is required. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.
- Ability to meet and maintain unescorted access requirements of a commercial nuclear power plant.
- Must be available for on-call status.
