RP Tech II Junior

STP Nuclear Operating Company, 12090 FM 521, Wadsworth, Texas, United States of America Req #1199
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation.  STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes.  Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader.  Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility.  The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

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)
  • Associate's degree in technology, math or science (Preferred)

 

EXPERIENCE 

  • RP Tech II Junior – 12 months 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 - March 25, 2025

STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization.  STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.
 
We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
 
NOTE:  In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • STP Nuclear Operating Company, 12090 FM 521, Wadsworth, Texas, United States of America