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RP Tech II Junior

Job Category: Radiation Protection (RP) Technician
Posted on: 04/13/2026, expires on 07/12/2026 (88 days)
Job reference #: 1421

Location
STP Nuclear Operating Company, TX US-Region IV (West)
Address: FM 521
Zip/Postal Code: 77483

Compensation
Unspecified Wage
$ Per Diem

Employment Type

Long Term

Job description
SUMMARY
Helps maintain radiation exposure to plant personnel and the public As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Reduces radioactive contamination levels, provides radiological protective clothing, handles radioactive waste, provides guidance to radiological workers. Performs radiological surveys and radiological sample analyses. Issues and inventories radiological equipment. Prevents radioactive material from being unconditionally released from the Radiologically Controlled Area. Performs high-complexity radiological job coverage commensurate with experience level.

EDUCATION
•        High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
•        Associates degree in technology, math or science (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE – position is determined by union contract.
•        RP Tech II Junior – 12 months Years commercial nuclear power health physics experience.
•        RP Tech III Junior – 18 months Years commercial nuclear power health physics experience.
•        RP Tech IV Junior – 24 months Years commercial nuclear power health physics experience.
•        RP Tech I Sr 18.1 – 30 months Years commercial nuclear power health physics experience.
•        RP Tech II Sr 18.1 – 36 months Years commercial nuclear power health physics experience.
•        RP Tech I Sr 3.1 – 42 months Years commercial nuclear power health physics experience.
•        RP Tech II Sr 3.1 – 48 months Years commercial nuclear power health physics experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
•        National Registry of Radiation Protection Technician (Preferred)
•        Successful completion of Radiation Protection Technician Course or equivalent (as determined by ANSI or other applicable standards). (Required)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Helps maintain radiation exposure to plant personnel and the public As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Reduces radioactive contamination levels, provides radiological protective clothing, handles radioactive waste, provides guidance to radiological workers. Performs radiological surveys and radiological sample analyses. Issues and inventories radiological equipment. Prevents radioactive material from being unconditionally released from the Radiologically Controlled Area. Performs high-complexity radiological job coverage commensurate with experience level.
•        Learns technical aspects of radiation protection through classroom and on-the-job training. Provides guidance to radiological workers in both written and verbal forms.
•        Performs radiological surveys and post areas in accordance with plant procedures. Analyzes radiological samples in accordance with plant procedures. Monitors plant conditions and reports abnormal conditions through the Condition Reporting Process.
•        Performs maintenance, inventories, and issue of radiological equipment and instruments. Monitors equipment and material for unconditional release from the RCA in accordance with plant procedures and commensurate with experience level.
•        Performs decontamination of plant equipment and areas. Maintains a sufficient inventory of protective clothing for use by station personnel. Collects, segregates, and packages radioactive waste for storage or shipment.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS
•        Ability to use formulas involving unit analysis, algebra, and logarithms to calculate radiation exposure, contamination levels, personnel stay times, and to successfully complete required training. Ability to enter data into a computer.
•        Ability to meet and maintain qualifications required for use of a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.
•        Ability to transport radiation instruments or waste material weighing up to 30 pounds to areas within the plant including areas only accessible by ladders.
•        Ability to clearly communicate work instructions to radiation workers.
•        Successful completion of Qualification Cards and Oral Boards associated with the specific level of technician.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
•        Accept ERO position as needed.
•        Accept outage position as needed.
•        Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
•        Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (NON-PLANT)
•        Environmental and physical requirements require the ability to don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the defined role; subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 30+ lbs; ascending/descending stairs; ascending, descending, traversing ladders, scaffolds, stairs; working in confined spaces; moving safely over uneven or slippery terrain; working in proximity to loud equipment and possible inclement weather/temperature conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS
•        Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed.
•        Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week.
•        Travel may be required.
•        May be required to carry a phone.

WORK LOCATION
•        Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site.

Posting Closes – April 27, 2026

To Apply - Interested parties must apply for this position on-line through the STP Careers portal on the STP Nuclear Operating Company website: https://www.stpnoc.com

STP NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Other requirements

Degree
High School / GED

Experience
>1 year

Security Clearance
Unspecified

Qualifications
Unspecified

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