What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Protection Technician position at Constellation Energy?
WHO WE ARE
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose : accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear : We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.
Salary starts at $41.20 / hour
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Provides radiation protection services in support of plant operations and maintenance, in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conducts and evaluates radiation, airborne radioactivity and contamination surveys to determine the 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.
- Operates, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment used to perform radiological surveys and respiratory test equipment.
- Prepares radioactive material for disposal.
- Performs duties of the Shift Radiation Protection Technician in accordance with the requirements of the REG Emergency Response Plan.
- Ensures that controlled area material is surveyed in accordance with approved procedures prior to unrestricted release.
- Installs and certifies shielding, ventilation, and radiological containment devices at work site.
- Directs, performs or assists in the decontamination of personnel and equipment. 11. Assists in training of plant, Company, and supplemental personnel.
- May be required to work overtime and shift work. 13. Frequent exposure to heat, noise, dirt and radiation.
- Ability to pass the National Registry Radiation Protection Technologists Exam within 3 years of becoming a Radiation Protection Technician is a condition of continued employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Salary : $41
