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Talen Energy Specific Temporary Jr Radiation Protection Technician in Berwick, Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Duties include but are not limited to:
Performs all duties of a Radiation Protection Helper.
Operates Radiation Protection equipment and instrumentation and conducts tests or checks in accordance with approved Radiation Protection procedures, or as directed.
Performs assigned radiation and contamination surveys, records results and reports those exceeding administrative limits, in accordance with station procedures.
Evaluates survey results and, based on these, posts new or updates existing status signs to reflect current radiation, contamination or airborne levels.
Monitors Radiation Protection equipment, takes appropriate action and reports unusual/abnormal conditions. Replaces charts on Radiation Protection instruments and records test results.
Records required data in appropriate Radiation Protection logs and log sheets.
Performs equipment and system checking or inspection and documents required information as assigned. Performs repairs as required in accordance with Radiation Protection procedures.
Observes all Radiation Protection regulations including proper use of anti-contamination clothing and equipment. Reports to supervision any observed violation of station procedures, applicable federal Regulations or Radiation Protection requirements and takes action as necessary.
Collects air, water, bioassay samples; records information necessary to complete evaluation and analyses samples as directed.
Assists employees in the proper use of monitoring equipment and other protective clothing and equipment.
Calculates air and water concentrations, removable and fixed contamination levels from collected data.
Performs decontamination of personnel, equipment or facilities as necessary or assigned.
Provides Radiation Protection coverage at jobs or locations, as assigned, and reports to proper authority any unusual/abnormal changes in work conditions stopping work as necessary.
Distributes and collects personnel monitoring devices and records required information, as assigned.
Maintains thorough knowledge of appropriate plans and procedures. Radiological Health and Safety Programs, Industrial Safety Programs, applicable regulations and limits, radiation and contamination instrument detection principles and operation, Plant Controlled Access Areas, Security Procedures and Emergency Procedures.
Complies with station procedures and policy, implementing the effective Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulatory Guides, National standards and subsequent changes applicable to the work performed.
Participates in and successfully completes all aspects of training and requalification programs in part consisting of written and oral examinations, lectures, on-the-job training and self-study.
Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of high school level mathematics and physics or equivalent.
Satisfactory physical and mental condition as evidenced by successfully passing company-provided examinations.
Ability to satisfactorily complete Radiation Protection technician training as evidenced by success completion of Junior Radiation Protection Technician exam.
Ability to make decisions requiring judgment, choice of action, etc., pertaining to Radiation Protection Technician work.
Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .
Talen owns and operates approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States primarily in PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.
We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at TalenEnergyRecruitment@talenenergy.com