Radiation Protection Technician - Radiation Protection Technician, Senior

Job Summary PLEASE NOTE: This position is being posted in a range and level will be determined by education and experience.
Perform technical and specialized work in connection with radiological analysis, radiation protection equipment testing; assist engineers in performing other technical services.
Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform necessary engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance, and records.
Conduct periodic and special radiation, contamination and airborne surveys as directed.
Analyze the need for and direct the use of contamination control measures.
Instruct others in the use of health physics precautions, protective measures, and equipment such as protective clothing, shielding, exposure time restrictions and special dosimetry devices as requested.
Conduct special tests sampling operations, and analyses in accordance with standardized radiological procedures.
Perform standard processing and counting for plant and environmental samples including alpha and beta counting, and gamma spectrometry.
Inspect turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks and other power plant equipment; making working sketches for repairs and prepare inspection and maintenance reports.
Operate and maintain equipment necessary to obtain radiological analyses, temperatures, pressures and flows to the accuracy required.
Analyze data and calculate test results, applying general knowledge of health physics, quantitative and qualitative analyses, use available handbooks, manuals and associated reference material.
Perform calibration checks and assist in calibration procedures for alpha and beta counting instruments, portable radiation detection instruments, and in-plant radiation monitoring equipment.
Assist ALARA section as required for installation and removal of shielding.
Operate company vehicles as required.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RP TECH: HS Diploma or GED.
Associate Degree in Health Physics is preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 2 years' experience as a Radiation Protection Technician Junior.
Through a combination of education and/or experience must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above, as well as the ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job in this family.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Medium.
It is understood that in the performance of most nuclear generating plant duties there will be associated radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RP TECH, SR: HS Diploma or GED.
Associate degree in Health Physics is preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years’ experience in Radiation Protection at a nuclear generating facility.
One (1) year of related technical training.
Experience at this level is typically attained by progression through the Radiation Protection career path, including two (2) years as Radiation Protection Technician.
OTHER REQUIRMENTS: Physical demand level is medium.
Performance of duties may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
Education, experience, licensing & certification requirements of this position conform to ANSI N18.
1 - 1971and ANSI/ANS-3.
1-1993.
ADDITIONAL INFO (APPLIES TO ALL RP TECH LEVELS): Successful completion of the Plant Technician Selection System (TECH) test is required for this position.
A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking tips, and the TECH Practice Test may be helpful.
A link to these materials may be found at AEP.
com/Careers by selecting Employment testing.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Must establish & maintain a permanent residence with a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.
C.
Cook Nuclear Plant.
RP Tech hourly range: $40.
41 - $ 42.
42 RP Tech, Sr hourly range: $45.
94 - $48.
13 #AEPIM #LI-ONSITE Compensation Data Compensation Grade: U058-770 Compensation Range: $40.
41-42.
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