Manager-Radiological Protection & Chemistry

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Job Summary

The Radiological Protection & Chemistry team at Millstone Power Station plays an essential role in the safe operation of the site by protecting people and their environment from potential hazards. Supervise, direct and maintain overall Radiological Protection programs for Radiation Protection and Chemistry controls and radioactive waste management. Plan and direct work of subordinates. Ensure they are properly trained and are qualified and their organizations are properly manned and equipped to perform assigned work. Evaluate the effectiveness of radiological protection and chemistry program elements, identify weaknesses and take necessary actions to improve performance. Analyze trends in radiological/chemical work performance. Take necessary actions to correct adverse trends. Develop and implement policy changes as appropriate. Monitor the effectiveness of chemistry controls used to protect vital equipment. Manage radioactive waste processing and disposal programs to minimize station effluent releases and land burial quantities. Monitor and review causes, concerns, and corrective action for radiological and chemical incidents to ensure appropriate actions are taken to prevent recurrence. Develop and maintain department budget and goals. This position may be selected to act as the site Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) as described in the Nuclear Facility Quality Assurance Program Description (DOM-QA-1) section 1.2.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

- 8-10+ years of relevant experience. If this position is utilized to fulfill the site Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) role as described in DOM-QA-1 section 1.2, then the individual filling this position must meet or exceed the qualifications described in the NRC Regulatory Guide 1.8 commitment for the respective site.

- Special Requirements: The individual filling the radiation protection manager responsibilities for the station shall have 3 years of experience in two or more functional areas of radiological protection, which includes as low as reasonably achievable, bioassay/whole body, decontamination, dosimetry, radiochemistry, radiological environmental monitoring program/radiological effluent technical specification, Radiation Protection Instrumentation, Radiation Protection operations, or radioactive waste.

- Demonstrated proficiency in leading and directing the implementation of the Radiation Protection program.

- Strong communications with other managers as well as direct reports.

- Able to provide clear direction and expectations. Able to effectively communicate with multiple levels in organization.

- Demonstrated presentation skills to large groups of employees.

- Strong interpersonal skills to work with multiple groups; ability to motivate and lead an organization with limited direction.

- Fosters teamwork at the manager and worker level by communicating needs and expected outcomes. Ability to move resources across the organization to the most critical areas to improve overall performance.

- Demonstrated capability to follow up on performance shortfalls and get organization to respond. –

Broad knowledge of programs and functions across the station.

- Perform general supervisory administrative duties including, but not limited to, budget control, employee performance reviews, coaching, and correcting.

- Required completion of DOM-QA-1, "Nuclear Facility Quality Assurance Program Description", section 2.5 and Appendix C.

- Preferred National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) preferred.

- Preferred: Holds or has held a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license

Education Requirements

Required Degree: (equivalency not acceptable)

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Engineering, Radiation Science, Science

Other related physical science degree may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Preferred: National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP).

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.3.3, NRC Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4, Staff Regulatory Guidance 1.3

Education requirements: Baccalaureate in related physical science or engineering and specific formal training in radiation protection.

Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 5 yrs; Nuclear power plant experience to include 3 yrs; Supervisory or management experience to include 1 yr.

Special requirements:

1) During the years of nuclear power plant experience, the individual shall have participated in supervisory or management activities at a nuclear power plant during the following periods:

a) 1 month of routine refueling outage,

b) 2 months of operation above 20% power;

2) The 3 years of nuclear power plant experience should at least be at a level requiring policy, planning and decision making related to the programmatic aspects of the radiation protection program as a whole;

3) The individual filling the radiation protection manager responsibilities for the station shall have 3 years of experience in two or more functional areas of radiological protection, which includes as low as reasonably achievable, bioassay/whole body, decontamination, dosimetry, radiochemistry, radiological environmental monitoring program/radiological effluent technical specification, Radiation Protection Instrumentation, Radiation Protection operations, or radioactive waste.

DOM-QA-1, Section 1.2.2.2.2

A qualified supervisor or manager is assigned to fulfill the radiological protection manager position described in Section 2.5 of this QAPD.

REFER to ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.1, for guidance on alternatives to degree requirements, experience substitution for education, and alternatives to experience (not allowed for Special requirements)

Note: Dominion Energy minimum requirements may exceed any ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.

Working Conditions

Heat Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

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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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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