Health Physics Technician I

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location(s): Seabrook, NH, US, 03874

　　Company: NextEra Energy

　　Requisition ID: 78079

　　is one of the largest producers of emission-free nuclear energy in the United States. Nuclear energy has long been a source of clean power and is a fundamental part of NextEra Energy Resources’ plan for a zero-emissions energy future. Our Nuclear Fleet is leading the industry as we leverage technology to build the next generation of leaders. Are you interested in becoming a trailblazer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today.

　　Position Specific Description

　　At NextEra Energy we have a passion for taking your career to the next level. Our talented employees are our biggest asset to continued success. If you are interested in joining a leading team for an industry leading Nuclear fleet, look no further. This role will be located at our Seabrook station site in NH.

　　Seabrook Station is located on 900 acres on the seacoast of southern New Hampshire. The plant is operated in a highly-responsible manner and is dedicated to protecting the environment while meeting the energy needs of New England. Seabrook Station is one of only a few nuclear power plants in this country that is ISO 14001 compliant, recognizing the plant’s leadership and excellence in environmental stewardship.

　　This is a rotating shift position.

　　Below is a description of the duties you can expect in this role. In addition to the description listed below, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of energy market economics and be process improvement oriented. Start your future now, apply today!

　　Job Overview

　　Performs all aspects of the Radiation Protection Program to ensure detection, assessment and control of radiation and radioactive materials in the Station including its systems, structures and work areas. Assists in maintaining personnel exposure as low as reasonably achievable. Performs common and specific duties and responsibilities associated with the assigned departmental organizational section (i.e., Operations, Instrumentation, ALARA, Dosimetry, REMP and Respiratory Protection) of the Health Physics Department.

　　Job Duties & Responsibilities

　　Participates in and successfully completes Station and Health Physics Department training and qualification programs

　　Performs assigned duties in accordance with approved procedures, accepted radiation protection practices, regulatory policies, Quality Assurance program requirements, safety rules and regulations

　　Recommends changes to existing Health Physics procedures, methods and practices to improve Station performance and to reduce personnel exposure

　　Performs detailed and/or special testing and evaluations using complex components, systems and laboratory equipment

　　Assumes “Designated-in-Charge” responsibilities when assigned. Provides functional direction and guidance to other Health Physics Technicians as assigned

　　Prepares and maintains Health Physics logs, records and other documents for the purposes of substantiating regulatory and procedural compliance

　　Maintains designated emergency equipment and assures their availability by periodic inspections and inventories

　　Provides various support for Radwaste functions including shipping and receipt of radioactive material

　　Identifies and reports noted deficiencies to appropriate personnel

　　Terminates any department activity which is not being carried out in accordance with applicable procedures, specifications, regulations, requirements or accepted practices

　　Terminates any activity which jeopardizes personnel safety, equipment safety, or continued power generation

　　Performs minor station decontamination to control radioactive material

　　Maintains and calibrates whole body count equipment

　　Operates whole body counters

　　Prepares and processes personnel, environmental, site area and emergency plan TLDs

　　Assists in the implementation of the in-vitro bioassay program

　　Performs respirator (face piece) fit testing of personnel

　　Performs maintenance, testing and calibration of health physics instrumentation

　　Inspects, tests, certifies, issues and maintains respiratory protection equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus and air purifying respirators for normal and emergency use

　　Performs radioactive source leak testing and inventories

　　Maintains Health Physics Counting Room equipment and ensures that it is calibrated and operable at all times

　　Establishes and verifies acceptability of breathing air equipment for use with airline respiratory protection equipment in emergency, routine and maintenance activities

　　Performs surveys and sampling for the purposes of detection and control of radiation and radioactive material in plant systems, components and structures.

　　Provides radiation protection surveillance and control of all Station operations and maintenance activities to ensure that they are in accordance with procedural requirements and ALARA concepts

　　Issues industrial respiratory protection equipment in accordance with established safety procedures

　　Determines radiological respiratory protection requirements and issues the appropriate equipment

　　Controls and issues portable monitoring devices, and assists in the control and issue of personnel monitoring devices

　　Monitors movement and handling of all radioactive materials at the Station

　　Prepares, authorizes and controls Radiation Work Permits

　　Performs the duties of the shift Health Physics Technician

　　Operates computerized plant systems designated for Health Physics personnel (e.g., Radiation Data Management System, etc.)

　　Implements administrative controls to assure Station and regulatory requirement compliance

　　Participates in the resolution of dosimetry abnormalities

　　Performs all other duties as assigned

　　Required Qualifications

　　High school diploma or equivalent required.

　　Three to four years of experience in Health Physics at Seabrook Station or at a nuclear facility. (Reference ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993)

　　Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) aptitude test required.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience preferred.Employee Group: Bargaining Unit

　　Employee Type: Full Time

　　Job Category: Craft Skilled/ Journey Level

　　Organization: NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC

　　Relocation Provided: No

　　NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

　　NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

　　NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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