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Certified Health Physicist

Job Category: Environmental
Posted on: 07/16/2026, expires on 10/14/2026 (79 days)
Job reference #: 40015604

Location

Shippingport

Beaver Valley Nuclear, PA (US-Region I - North East)
Facility Street Address: 200 State Route 3016
Shippingport, PA
Facility Zip Code: 15077

Compensation

Unspecified

Employment Type

Long Term

About Shippingport

GSA Per Diem (government area reference rate, FY 2026)

$110

Lodging/Night

$68

M&IE/Day

$178

Total/Day

State Unemployment (PA max benefit, US DOL)

$605

Max Weekly

26 wk

Max Duration

$15,730

Max Total

View Shippingport Facility Details (Shippingport, PA)

Job description
Key Accountabilities

•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 Physicist 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.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Job pay grades will be based on experience and education.

Certified Health Physicist :

Bachelor’s Degree in Science,

Certified by the American Board of Health Physics as a Certified Health Physicist.

6 years of professional Radiation Protection Experience.

Senior Health Physicist:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or 10 years of health physics experience.

4 years of professional Radiation Protection experience

Health Physicist:

5 years of professional Radiation Protection Experience.

Qualified as a health physics technician per ANSI requirements

Key Metrics

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.

Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols.

Description of ideal candidate
Radiation Protection/HP

Other requirements

Degree
Unspecified

Experience
<1 year

Security Clearance
No Clearance

Qualifications
Unspecified

Benefits and Other Information:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, profit sharing, tuition assistance.

Contact information

Adrienne Williams Vistra Corp
Adrienne.williams@vistracorp.com
Street Address: 6322 FM 56 ,Glen Rose , TX 76043 - US-Region IV (West)

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