RP Technician II

Position: Radiation Protection (RP) Technician

Location: Palisades Energy

Holtec Palisades seeks qualified applicants for the position of RP Technician in its Radiation Protection department based at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, MI.

Palisades is positioned to become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning. By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the nuclear industry and the nation!

Job Summary:

Perform radiological surveys on the primary, secondary, auxiliary systems, plant buildings and grounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide contamination and dose control.
• Track radiation exposure for personnel and work tasks. Determine methods to reduce radiation exposure.   
• Provide radiation protection coverage for work tasks. Establish worker stay times.
• Establish radiological work requirements.  Respond to off normal conditions.
• Maintain radiation exposures ALARA. Maintain radiation exposures within regulatory and administrative requirements and support with the RWP program. 
• Radiologically post the power plant.  Understand adverse radiological conditions on equipment and personnel performance.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization. 
• Maintain housekeeping through the Aux Building.  Trash and Laundry changes through the RCA’s.  Keeping up with inventories and restocking of all RP related materials. 
• Provide support for radiological shipping.  Potentially support a rotational shift. 
• Additional support activities may include source leak testing, calibration and source checks of instrumentation, respiratory equipment inspections or maintenance and dosimetry activities. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in a related technical degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• RP Tech/ Health Physicist III: 4 years commercial nuclear experience. Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operations. Proficiency with current computer business applications.
• RP Tech/ Health Physicist II: 2 years commercial nuclear experience. Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operations.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position:

• Candidates must meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978. ANSI Section 4.5.2 - Technicians. Technicians shall have 3 years of working experience in their specialty of which 1 year should be related technical training.  They should possess a high degree of manual dexterity and ability and should be capable of learning and applying basic skills.

THIS IS A UNION POSITION

Hourly Wage Range (depending on level): $42.92 – $47.41

Holtec Palisades offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, hospitalization, and other valuable voluntary options; time-off programs; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities; and an unmatched culture focused on client service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do.

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting our website: holtecinternational.com.