Job Description Summary

The Radiation Protection Monitor (RPM) will provide radiation protection support for the radiation safety function at Global Nuclear Fuel – Americas (GNF-A), a commercial nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Wilmington, NC. In this position, you will inspect and monitor nuclear fuel manufacturing operations involving radioactive and fissile materials. RPMs play a key role in assuring compliance with applicable licenses and regulations, including proper maintenance of radiation protection dose rate and contamination surveys, and radiation protection audit records. RPMs take appropriate actions and make recommendations to ensure the health and safety of employees, the public, and the environment.

The schedule has not yet been determined for this position. It could be on either 1st shift or a rotational 4th shift dependent on business need. To be considered for this position, candidates must be willing to work either as needed. This position starts at $$46.18/hour and after 6 months of satisfactory performance, will increase to $46.81/hour. This position is eligible for an additional hourly premium of $2/hour for performing work inside our Airborne Controlled Access area. While working off-shift hours, you will also be eligible for a $1/hour premium.

Candidates may be eligible for lump sum relocation assistance dependent on proximity to GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy site

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities of the Radiation Protection Monitor include, but are not limited to:

• Know and understand the criteria on which the criticality safeguards of the Wilmington Plant are based, as detailed in top level document systems (CP’s, WI’s NSR/Rs), the operating license (SNM-1097), and State of NC License(s).
• Perform visual inspections both on impromptu and established schedules of all areas involving the processing, handling or storage of uranium or activation/fission product related radioactive material source terms for conformance to established nuclear safety criteria.
• Monitor the air concentration of radioactive materials to which personnel are exposed via continuous monitoring systems, high volume and special air samples; evaluate abnormal conditions, make recommendations and work with operators and supervision in quickly correcting such conditions; review and document all routine and special air sampling and monitoring data to determine personnel exposures to radioactive materials, and to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. Perform the following activities as directed:
• Monitor the air concentration of radioactive materials to which personnel are exposed via continuous monitoring systems, high volume and special air samples; evaluate abnormal conditions, make recommendations and work with operators and supervision in quickly correcting such conditions; review and document all routine and special air sampling and monitoring data to determine personnel exposures to radioactive materials, and to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. Perform the following activities as directed:
  • Monitor and inspect the discharge of liquid, solid and gaseous radioactive waste discharges in accordance with environmental protection criteria and procedures.
  • Participate in personnel dosimetry program management activities, including computerized database handling and documentation of dosimetry systems.
  • Survey potentially contaminated personnel, equipment, and materials from controlled areas.
  • Survey decontaminated personnel and articles. Represent the Company at local hospitals if contamination accompanies injury. Protect public and private property and members of the public against radiation and radioactive contamination at such time.
  • Inspect radioactive materials to ensure they are not stored or handled in any manner that could be hazardous to health or safety, or create unnecessary waste, loss, or diversion.
  • Report potential noncompliance conditions.
  • Survey facilities to detect the spread of uncontained radioactive materials to non-controlled areas.
  • Inspect for the proper use, care, and wearing of protective clothing and equipment; advise and recommend adequate protective clothing and equipment when respiratory protection is required.
  • Originate, establish, and document Radiation Work Permit nuclear safety requirements for work in required areas, and any other operation involving potential exposure to radioactive materials, sources and radiation-producing equipment.
• Inspect, document and report survey and measurement results.
• Coordinate with, and assist engineers and managers in analyzing problems, incidents or data trends and in drafting or upgrading procedures and instructions.
• Maint