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Mississippi Power Co

Jr Radiation Protection (RP) Tech - Plant Farley

Mississippi Power Co, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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Jr Radiation Protection Technician - Plant Farley

It's an exciting time to be part of Southern Nuclear’s growing organization. Southern Nuclear, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's eight nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama: four reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA; two reactors at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA; and two reactors at Plant Farley, near Dothan, AL.

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

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 to Farley Nuclear 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 As Low As Reasonably Achievable (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

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.

Behavioral Attributes

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. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.

Act with integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.

Superior Performance – We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit and will pay an hourly rate of $42.13.

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: 16080

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear

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