Apprentice II, III, Intermediate RP Technician - Military Veterans

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Apprentice II,III, Intermediate RP (Radiation Protection) Technician

REQUISITION: NUC00AY

DEPARTMENT: Radiation Protection

LOCATION: Burlington, KS - Wolf Creek - Olive Ann Beech

PAY RANGE:

Apprentice II - $36.61

Apprentice III - $38.95

Intermediate - $46.74

APPRENTICE II-III RADIATION PROTECTION

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose for the Apprentice II, III positions is to provide a progression path for personnel to obtain the ANSI qualifications required for ANSI qualified Senior technicians. These positions will provide WCNOC the ability to train personnel with little or no experience to become a Journeyman RP Technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successfully complete all Radiation Protections initial, continuing and fundamental technician training requirements or waivers. Also maintain OJT qualifications as required.

• Provide radiological controls when assigned during special and routine plant operations, maintenance, refueling outages or emergencies and ensure all activities comply with corporate policies, procedures and the NRC.

• Conduct routine surveys for contamination, radiation, and airborne radioactivity.

• Perform decon activities when assigned.

• Must be able to work shift hours on a rotational shift.

• Become proficient at the operation of radiation instrumentation and computer systems used for measurement, storage, analysis, and processing of radiological data.

• Assist with radioactive, hazardous, and mixed waste program.

• Provide E-plan coverage and successfully complete and maintain qualifications.

• Prepare documentation for radiological surveys. Also, status responsibilities to perform the necessary documentation as required.

• Maintain compliance with correct postings of radiological postings or warning devices.

• Exhibit and promote awareness and sensitivity to safety issues and ALARA.

• Provide mentoring and coaching over decon personnel.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management

INTERMEDIATE RADIATION PROTECTION TECHNICIAN

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation - Burlington, KS

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide radiological controls for personnel. Ensure the safety of WCNOC personnel as well as the public.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successfully complete all Radiation Protection technician training required including completing and maintaining OJTs.

• Provide radiological controls during special and routine operations, maintenance, refueling outages or emergencies and ensure all activities comply with corporate policies and procedures and the NRC.

• Provide E-plan coverage and successfully complete and maintain qualifications.

• When in a Shift Technician position, provide direction and assignment of work activities to other Radiation Protections technicians in-house personnel.

• During refueling outages, when upgraded to HP Master Technician, provide direction and assignments to supplemental personnel.

• Perform Radiation Protection software (HPS) data entry to include RWP creation/revision, Access Control record entry, restriction removal and Dosimetry record entries etc.

• Perform RADS Console Operator duties.

• Perform all aspects in support of the OJT/TPE process.

• Perform RP Shift Technician duties after at least six months' experience at WCGS.

• Job coverage activities involving LHRA, Incore Detector Drives, unconditional releases or survey and decontamination of personnel shall be performed by an ANSI 3.1 qualified HP Technician.

• Coach and mentor Deconner personnel as well as Technician I, II, III personnel.

• Conduct routine and special surveys for contamination, radiation, and airborne radioactivity and operate portable air samplers and instruments to perform various tests and calculations.

• Must be able to work shift hours on a rotational shift if hired after 9/1/2005.

• Perform laboratory work related to tests, surveys, and surveillance activities.

• Become proficient at the operation of radiation protection instrumentation and computer systems used for measurement, storage, analysis, and processing of radiological data and ensure the proper technical responsibilities are completed.

• Prepare reports, log results of surveys, and develop computer-generated reports of technical analysis and status responsibilities to perform the necessary documentation as required.

• Maintain compliance with correct postings of areas due to radiological hazards, including warning devices and exhibit and promote awareness and sensitivity to safety issues and ALARA.

• Become familiar with the work controls process commensurate with the position.

• Perform duties commensurate with the employee's level of qualification in all areas of the Radiation Protection department including but not limited to: Radiation Protection support, Radwaste, ALARA and Operations.

• Support the Radiation Work Permit process including review and evaluation of shielding requirements.

• Perform Temporary Shielding Request evaluations and support the installation and removal of lead shielding packages (TSR).

• Review Paperwork designated by supervision.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management.

REQUIREMENTS - RP Apprentice

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• The Apprentice II position requires one-year experience as a Technician I in Radiation Protection or an Associates degree in an applicable field and completion of all initial training program tasks.

• The Apprentice III position requires one-year experience as a Technician II in Radiation Protection or an Associates degree in an applicable field with one-year applicable experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position requires a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

REQUIREMENTS - Intermediate RP Tech

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Regulatory Requirement: Tech Spec 5.3.1 ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978. Please contact Licensing prior to deviating from these requirements or if you have questions.

• The individuals fulfilling the function of journeyman-level Health Physics Technicians shall have three years' work experience in health physics, of which one year should be related technical training.

Additional WCNOC Requirements:

• The Intermediate RP Technician is ANSI 3.1 qualified as a senior Health Physics Technician and will be filled with external hires.

• The Journeyman Radiation Protection Technician requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; and must have 1.5 years as Intermediate Radiation Protection Technician. If promoted from the Apprentice III classification, the incumbent must have 1.5 years Health Physics experience at Wolf Creek.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position requires the ability to pass a respirator/heavy equipment screening physical.

• This position requires the ability to successfully complete Senior Health Physics exam.

• Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance

Note: This is a bargaining unit position.

BOTH NON-BARGAINING UNIT AND BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.