Certified Health Physicist

Full Time
Shippingport, PA 15077
Posted
Job description

Energy Harbor at a Glance

Energy Harbor is a financially secure independent power producer and fully integrated retail energy provider focused on safe and best-in-class operations and financial performance. With its fleet of reliable generating resources, including substantial carbon-free generation, Energy Harbor is well positioned for long-term value creation and competitiveness in a low-carbon future and is focused on enabling a growing customer and stakeholder base to meet their environmental, social and sustainability goals.

We are hiring an experienced Certified Health Physicist, at our Beaver Valley Power Station in Shippingport, PA. A candidate may be considered for a level beyond Certified Health Physicist based on experience.

The individual is responsible for the technical aspects and programmatic oversight of the Bio-Assey (Whole Body - Organ specific dose assessment), Complex Isotopic Decay Calculations, Dose Assessment (Internal and External), Dosimetry (Internal and External), Exposure Calculations, NEI 07-07 Groundwater, Surface Water, Off-Site Dose Assessment Calculation Manual (ODCM), Radiological Environmental Effluents Program (REMP), Radiological Effluents Technical Specification (RETS), Respiratory Protection, Responds to radiological emergency situations, Radiochemistry, Shielding Design, Waste Handling Procedures including Mixed Hazardous Waste, Performs Dose Assessment activities per the site Emergency Plan, and other assigned duties as required.


Responsibilities include:


  • Provide oversight of solid / liquid / gaseous effluent radiochemical isotopic assessment for plant systems and environmental compliance
  • Provide oversight of the sampling and analysis of both radiological and non-radiological effluent monitoring, environmental monitoring / sampling of gas / water / oil / waste systems
  • Interpret, document, trend and report results of radiological analyses,
  • Provide oversight for the development and maintenance of procedures related to radiological and radiological effluents areas of responsibility,
  • Provide oversight for the management of data (e.g. record, store and trend radiological data),
  • Provide guidance to the staff and operating crews to maintain radiological controls within guidelines / limits; recommend corrective actions,
  • Interface with regulatory bodies on radiological
  • Provide technical radiological assistance to the RP/Chemistry Manager, RPM, Chemistry Superintendent and RP/Chemistry Staff
  • Provide technical oversight for the administration, maintenance, calibration, functional and quality control checks on radiological, analytical instrumentation and radioactive sources.
  • Oversees the daily operations of a radiation safety program to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Energy (DOE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • Provide technical assistance as required for the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), American Nuclear Insurers (ANI)
  • Maintain proficiency in Health Physics by maintaining Certification with the Health Physics Society and completing the annual continuing education units (CEU's) as required
  • Advises the RP/Chemistry Manager regarding radiation safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by the relevant local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
  • Provides technical assistance and guidance on radiological control problems; advises permit holders on radioactive material inventory problems, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and licensing requirements.
  • Evaluates programmatic compliance for inventories of radioactive materials and/or hazardous chemicals for storage, transport and disposal.
  • Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.
  • Evaluates programmatic compliance with inventories and testing of radioactive sealed sources
  • Monitors and instructs radworkers that have received radioactive medical treatments regarding access to the plant
  • Conducts research to determine appropriate policies and procedures which include inspection standards, safe work methods, decontamination procedures, and radiological emergency procedures.
  • Knowledge of transport and disposal procedures for safe handling of hazardous chemicals and/or radioactive materials.
  • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
  • Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
  • Knowledge of radioactive materials inventory control, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and/or licensing requirements.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
  • Ability to calibrate and operate radiation detection instruments.
  • Skills in developing safety procedures and protocols.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


Requirements for Certified Health Physicist

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science, Engineering or Biological Science with 20 semester hours in physical science
  • Certified Health Physicist
  • Minimum 6 years professional and relevant experience

Requirements for Senior Health Physicist

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science, Engineering or Biological Science with 20 semester hours in physical science
  • Certified Health Physicist
  • Minimum 12 years professional and relevant Experience

Requirements for Master Health Physicist

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science, Engineering or Biological Science with 20 semester hours in physical science
  • Certified Health Physicist
  • Minimum 18 years professional and relevant Experience


Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At Energy Harbor, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.energyharbor.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. Energy Harbor proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for Energy Harbor and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.


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