Jr Radiation Protection (RP) Tech - Plant Hatch

Jr Radiation Protection Technician - Plant Hatch

 

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Hatch – a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for more than 50 years – located in Baxley, Ga., in Appling County along the Altamaha River. The area offers a rural mix, blending small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a strong fit for families and young professionals alike. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking and golf. Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining and entertainment with only a short drive to Savannah, Statesboro and Georgia’s coast.

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:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science (Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, or Math) OR associate’s degree in Radiation Protection Technology, Electrical Computer & Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering Technology, OR
• US Navy Nuclear ELT in lieu of degree
• Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

 

Summary of Position Duties:

As a Radiation Protection Technician at Plant Hatch, you will help ensure the occupational radiation safety of plant workers and provide technical support to the Radiation Protection (RP) Department through the following:

• Monitoring Radiation Controlled Area (RCA) 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 repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required
• Assisting in providing health physics coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
• Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
• Assisting in the preparation of Radiation Work Permits
• Providing support for radioactive waste shipments as required
• Implementing the process control program as required
• Performing As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) job reviews and maintaining a job history file for ALARA packages
• 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
• Support the decontamination of plant areas and equipment

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• One year of Health Physics or decontamination-related work experience (2000 hours over a minimum of 40 weeks) desired
• Basic knowledge of radiation fundamentals is preferred
• Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries
• The ability to enforce radiation protection standards and requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized
• 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
• Working knowledge of first aid and heat stress is desired
• Self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities
• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening & security and company physical requirements. Must have capacity to be respirator qualified.

 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit and will pay an hourly rate of $44.328.

 

Behavioral Attributes:

Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:

• Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities.  Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
• Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued.  Investi