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NextEra Energy Resources

NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Job Overview The Radiation Protection Technician job classification shall meet the requirements of the ANSI/AN-3.1-1978 "American National Standard for Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant ...

NextEra Energy Resources

NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Position Specific Description Florida Power & Light Co., a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc., is seeking a Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician Special Crew role at the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant.

Jingoli Nuclear Services

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Radiation Protection Supervisor

Middletown, PA · On-site

$133K - $163K/yr

Radiation Safety Specialist 4 About Us Jingoli Nuclear Services, LLC is looking for top level ... Writes radiation protection plans tailored to fieldwork being performed in order to maintain worker ...

Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

Sunol, CA · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries compact power systems ... Flexible paid time off * 401k plan with employer match * 16 weeks of paid family leave * 11 ...

Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

California, MO · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems ... Flexible paid time off * 401k plan with employer match * 16 weeks of paid family leave * 11 ...

Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

Sunol, CA · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems ... Flexible paid time off * 401k plan with employer match * 16 weeks of paid family leave * 11 ...

Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

Sunol, CA · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems ... Flexible paid time off * 401k plan with employer match * 16 weeks of paid family leave * ⁠11 ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible nuclear radiation protection in the United States is $51.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Nuclear Radiation Protection vs Nuclear Safety Technician?

AspectFlexible Nuclear Radiation ProtectionNuclear Safety Technician
CredentialsCertification in radiation safety, environmental monitoringCertification in radiation safety, technical safety procedures
Work EnvironmentRadiation zones, safety assessment areasPlant facilities, safety inspection sites
Industry UsageUsed across nuclear plants, research labsPrimarily in nuclear power plants, regulatory agencies

Flexible Nuclear Radiation Protection professionals focus on adaptable safety measures and environmental monitoring, while Nuclear Safety Technicians perform technical safety inspections and ensure compliance. Both roles require radiation safety certifications and work in nuclear facilities, but their specific duties and focus areas differ.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Nuclear Radiation Protection job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,964 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician II or Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician III - Robinson

Duke Energy Corporation

Hartsville, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Duke Energy rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 168 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 87 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 14, 2026
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
"Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy"
Radiation Protection Technician II or Radiation Protection Technician III
Summary
Radiation Protection Technicians are responsible for providing radiological protection of the work force during routine and post-accident conditions, including surveys, dose assessment, and conservative decision making.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Perform surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions
  • Perform radiological job coverage of maintenance and operations activities to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements are met
  • Brief Radiation workers on radiological hazards of the work area
  • Calculate air sample results and evaluate radiological conditions against procedures, to ensure expected conditions have not been exceeded
  • Participate in Emergency planning drills, including response to contaminated injured workers, fission barrier degradation scenarios, and releases of radiological hazards to the environment
  • Participate in the stations corrective action program, to identify and correct conditions in the plant
  • Implement regulatory required programs, such as radioactive material/waste shipping, instrumentation calibrations and source checks, and dosimetry issuance

Basic/ Required Qualifications
Radiation Protection Technician II
  • Two year degree (Associate of Science) in radiation protection, or nuclear navy training, or equivalent education or training programs. A minimum of three years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Two years of experience in a radiation protection, chemistry or computer science career

Radiation Protection Technician III
  • 2 yr. related associates degree or Navy Nuclear Power Program and ELT
  • 1 year of experience in Radiation Protection / 1 year of technical related training
  • 1 year of nuclear experience.

Desired Qualifications
  • Associates degree from a college accredited by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO)
  • Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related field
  • Navy ELT
  • Certified by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians
  • Meets ANSI 3.1 requirements for a Power Reactor Radiation Protection Technician
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
  • Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
  • Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements:
  • Willing to relocate to within 75 minutes of nuclear plant in order to meet requirements of Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
  • Must obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization
  • Respiratory physical
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
  • Ability to meet RP essential job functions (climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to wear protective equipment, etc.)
  • This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, (Ladders, Harness, etc) with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.

Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Our electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Our natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Our company employs 28,000 people.

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Year founded

1904

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