Radiation Protection Tech Sr

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Date: Apr 25, 2024

Location: TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354

Company: APS

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The Sr. Radiation Protection Technician performs a wide range of radiological protection activities such as radiological surveys, sampling and analysis, radioactive material control, contamination control, and dose control to ensure the health and safety of the general public and employees from hazards of radiation and to ensure compliance with regulations, standards and procedures. May perform leadership responsibilities during refueling outages or supervisor absences.

Minimum Requirements

A two-year Associates degree in Radiation Protection-related coursework from an accredited college plus two (2) years of working experience in Radiation Protection positions. OR, High school diploma/GED plus three (3) years of experience in Radiation Protection positions or 6,000 hours of working experience in Radiation Protection (in accordance with NISP-RP-012), of which one (1) year should be Radiation Protection technical training. OR, a Radiation Protection certificate from an accredited college plus two (2) years of working experience in Radiation Protection positions. (Meets or exceeds minimum education and experience requirements per Palo Verde Procedure 01DP-0EM08, Appendix A.)

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

Knowledge of radiological fundamentals, mathematical concepts and plant systems.

Ability to analyze and interpret data.

Qualified in INPOs Common Industry Radiation Protection tasks. National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification.

Nuclear requirement:

Any PVGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. These are conditions of employment at PVGS.

Major Accountabilities

1) Performs Medium and High Radiological Risk work activities to ensure the highest level of radiological safety is provided during online and outage work activities. Performs complex job coverage for tasks such as lead technician for steam generator jumping, diving activities and containment entries inside the pump bay bioshield at power

2) Performs duties associated with Radioactive Material Shipments, Radiological Effluent Monitoring and Dosimetry Program implementation. Implements Palo Verde administrative procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, and with Palo Verde procedures and policies.

3) Performs radiological surveys, provides accurate documentation, and establishes necessary radiological postings as required to maintain positive control for work activities being conducted within Radiologically Controlled Areas (RCA). Conducts radiological surveys necessary for unrestricted release of materials, equipment and personnel.

4) Performs personnel decontamination activities.

5) Maintains positive controls of radiological material, wastes and source inventories, and personnel access into RCA.

6) Performs evaluation and analysis to determine necessary actions required to improve programmatic aspects necessary to maintain occupational exposures As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Responsibilities include writing work orders, scheduling work and preparing Radiation Exposure Permits (REPS).

7) Participates and progresses through an accredited Radiation Protection Technicians training program by successfully completing assigned task qualifications.

8) Inspects, calibrates and maintains radiological protection instrumentation, dosimetry and sampling equipment.

9) Performs activities associated with on-site and public protection during emergency plan execution.

10) Develops, conducts and evaluates trainees as assigned to ensure operating experience and program knowledge is shared to the maximum extent possible within Palo Verdes Accredited Radiation Protection Technicians Training Program.

11) Provides technical expertise during execution of assessments, industry benchmarking and procedure enhancements.

12) Performs assigned leadership duties temporarily during refueling outages or during supervisor absences.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid Role:

This position combines working in the office and at home, based on the needs of the business. The schedule will be determined with the hired employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.

Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. Employees, if off-site, must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after being notified. Employees who are onsite when notified will have no more than 60 minutes to report after being notified.