Sr. Radiation Protection Tech: Plant Vogtle 3&4

Senior Radiation Protection (RP) Technician - Plant Vogtle 3&4

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates six nuclear power electric generating plants that provide approximately 20 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia. It's an exciting time to be part of our growing organization. Southern Nuclear, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's six nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama: two reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA; two reactors at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA; and two reactors at Plant Farley, near Dothan, AL. In addition, construction is underway for two new reactors at our Plant Vogtle location.

If a new and significant challenge is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!

REQUIREMENTS:

This posting is for Senior Radiation Protection Technician level personnel for an initial Radiation Protection Department that require accomplished RP experience, skills and must meet at a minimum 3.1-2014 ANSI requirements . Two years of Radiation Protection related work experience (4000 hours over a minimum of 80 weeks, 1 year of nuclear power plant experience) is required. In addition, they must be able to pass the EEI Technical Occupations Selection System Test.

Education requirements:

- A Technical degree in a physical science (i.e. Biology, Micro-Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math or physical Science), Navy ELT, or equivalent training as determined by management.

Summary of Position Duties:

As a Radiation Protection Technician at Plant Vogtle, near Augusta, GA you will help ensure the occupational radiation safety of plant workers and provide technical support to the Radiation Protection Department through the following:

- Monitoring Radiation Controlled Areas on a regularly scheduled basis using fixed and portable survey instruments to evaluate contamination and airborne radiation levels and to assist in establishing dose rates for job coverage

- Storing, issuing, and testing of respiratory protection equipment

- Assisting in or becoming lead for repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required

- Providing Radiation Protection coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices

- Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity

- Preparing Radiation Work Permits

- Providing support to Vogtle Plant Dosimetry Program, as needed

- Providing support for radioactive waste shipments as required.

- Implementing the process control program as required.

- Reviewing work packages, projecting exposure for job, evaluating need for shielding, and briefing with technicians and workers on work activities

- Performing ALARA job reviews and maintaining a job history file for ALARA packages

- Tracking ALARA suggestions, reviewing and taking necessary action

- Pursuing methods for improving the ALARA program's performance and efficiency and to increase the awareness of all plant groups of this Program.

- Photo documentation of plant areas for use in future ALARA job planning

- Serves on the on-shift Emergency Response Organization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Experience in a technical radiation protection program is preferred.

- Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries.

- Ability to enforce Radiation Protection requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized.

- Basic knowledge of radiation fundamentals is preferred.

- Proficient in the use of a personal computer.

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Knowledge of nuclear power plant procedures, regulations, systems and processes is a plus.

- Demonstrates an interest in acting as a mentor for lesser experienced Radiation Protection personnel, in the establishment of an initial Radiation Protection program for new nuclear.

- This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 14794

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear