Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician

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Performs Duties such as:

Collecting gas liquid and solid materials in all parts of the Station and surrounding areas; analyzing samples for radioactivity level; designating areas with respect to proper posting;

Operating and calibrating instruments used for detecting alpha beta gamma and neutron radiation;

Implementing radiation clearance procedures and radiation safety in operation and maintenance activities;

Participating in preparation of radioactive material for safe containment during shipment;

Assigning and controlling the use of licensed radioactive sources;

Ensuring the work area and equipment are in good order and cleaned up after completion of work;

Instructing and training employees in the work;

Being responsible for the preparation of records in connection with the work;

Assisting in reporting errors and making suggestions for improvement of Station procedures and tests;

Reporting abnormal conditions observed or encountered such as abnormal operating conditions safety conditions and violations of security procedures;

Performing all work in accordance with prescribed safety rules and regulations and those associated with Station emergency procedures;

Performing similar or less-skilled duties as assigned; and

Working with employees in higher classifications and performing other duties in accordance with the Section of the Foreword to the Job Manual entitled Duties.

-Performs Emergency Plan functions as assigned.

- Must meet the Companys requirements as to General Qualifications and

Must have two (2) years experience in health physics or equivalent activities;

Must be a high school graduate having completed courses in physics chemistry and algebra or the equivalent and must have the following prescribed courses or the equivalent:

General chemistry and Health physics fundamentals;

Must demonstrate they can operate survey equipment;

Must be familiar with the principles of operation of survey equipment;

Must be physically well-coordinated in order to perform the test procedures and job coverage employed in the plant;;

Must satisfactorily progress in and complete the prescribed training courses required by the Company or any regulatory agency; and;

Must be able to operate a Company motor vehicle in accordance with its safety regulations and hold a valid State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles operators license.

Additional qualifications include:

Must have two (2) years experience as Assistant Radiation Protection Technician or the equivalent;

Must have demonstrated ability in the performance of the duties of Assistant Radiation Protection Technician;

Must have met the Companys requirements for satisfactory completion of prescribed courses;

Must have a thorough working knowledge of: The Companys and regulatory agencies safety rules as applicable to nuclear power plant operations; The techniques and procedures for decontamination of tools equipment and other materials; The methods and procedures of safeguarding Station personnel and equipment from excessive radiation exposure; Conventional and radiological health safety practices; The Companys electrical mechanical and radiation tagging and posting rules; Principles of nuclear reactor operations and Procedures used in the Station;

Must satisfactorily progress in and complete the prescribed training course required by the Company or any regulatory agency; and

Must have the ability to receive interpret and pass on orders and instruction in a manner that will maintain harmony and safety and obtain cooperation and satisfactory work results from individuals assigned to the work.

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