Alara Technician

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

Westinghouse is recruiting Alara Technicians to work at teh Millstone Nuclear Power Station located in Waterford CT.  Provide ALARA support oversight as required for power-plant activities, providing job coverage, certain routine tasks may be assigned commensurate with individual certifications, qualifications and skills. Additional responsibilities include predicting and tracking the potential dose that can be received by work groups and assisting in implementing actions required to maintain workers’ radiation doses to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA.) In some cases, ALARA Techs will assist with shielding installation. The ALARA Technician is required to use/wear the appropriate safety equipment for each applicable task and may establish requirements for the use of protective equipment by other work groups. 

You will report to the Westinghouse site manager and be located onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Radiation Protection coverage and oversight for power-plant activates. In addition to providing job coverage, certain routine tasks may be assigned determined by individual certifications, qualifications, and skills. Types of tasks RP Technicians may perform include the following:

radiation and contamination surveys

material and equipment surveys

release of personnel and material

material escort

ALARA planning

Help with decontamination activities

Support Site Emergency Plan

Qualifications:

Dose trending

Knowledge of Evaluate plant conditions and implement actions to lower radiation doses 

Perform Temporary Shielding Requests 

Review Radiation work permits

ALARA planning/trending

Conduct post ALARA review of specific jobs and RWP’s Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulations, and industry standards.

Knowledge of radiation detection and measurement equipment, including calibration and quality control.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly pay range for this position, which is dependent upon experience and qualifications, is estimated to be $50 per hour, Diem is $211 per day, with a compleation bonus.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

Company Holidays

Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

Safety and Quality

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus and Innovation

Speed and Passion to Win

Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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