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Senior Radiation Protection (RP) Technician - Plant Farley
Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Farley - a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for almost 50 years - located in Columbia, AL, in Houston County along the Chattahoochee River. Near the city of Dothan and several smaller communities, the area offers both suburban and rural living, making it a fit for both families and young professionals. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation. Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining and entertainment with only a short drive to Florida's Emerald Coast beaches. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!
 

Requirements:

This posting is for a Senior Radiation Protection at Plant Farley in Columbia, AL. Position requires experience and training that meets 3.1 ANSI - 2014 requirements.  

• Two (2) years of Radiation Protection related work experience (Maximum of 2000 hrs/year @ 50 hrs/week) - Required
• One (1) year of nuclear power plant experience - Required
• One (1) year of related training in radiation protection principles or successful completion of an INPO Accredited Initial Training course
• In addition, you must be able to pass the EEI Technical Occupations Selection System Test

Education / Equivalent Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or Physical Science (Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, or Math), OR
• Associate's degree in Radiation Protection Technology, OR
• US Navy Nuclear ELT (24 months)

Summary of Duties:
As a Senior RP Technician, you will ensure the occupational radiation safety of plant workers and provide technical support to the Radiation Protection department through the following:

• Monitoring Radiation Controlled Areas 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 or becoming lead for repair and calibration of fixed and portable radiation survey instruments when required
• Providing Radiation Protection coverage to plant operations and maintenance personnel to ensure safe radiological practices
• Providing radiological evaluation of area decontamination activity
• Preparing Radiation Work Permits
• Providing support to 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 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in a technical radiation protection program   
• Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents or injuries
• Ability to enforce Radiation Protection requirements and stop work when compliance is jeopardized
• Strong knowledge of Radiation Protection fundamentals is required
• 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
• Demonstrates an interest in acting as a mentor for lesser experienced Radiation Protection personnel
• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening & security and company physical requirements. Must have capacity to be respirator qualified
• Successful completion of the Technical Occupations Selection System (TECH) test 

This is a covered position with a starting pay of $58.41/hr.

Behavioral Attributes

Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:

• 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.

Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening & security and company physical requirements.  Must have capacity to be respirator qualified. This position may be filled at any level depending upon meeting training, education, and experience of the successful candidate. 

Southern Nuclear's top priority is the safety and health of the public, our employees and the environment. We are committed to the safe operation of our nuclear generating facilities with equipment and systems that meet strict Nuclear Regulatory Commission safety and design regulations. Each Southern Nuclear employee is committed to instilling Institute for Nuclear Power Operations' "Principles for a Strong Nuclear Safety Culture" in every aspect of their responsibilities. 

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation's nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company's energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company's headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benets will also be provided during the hiring process.

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.