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Vistra Radioactive Waste Shipper in United States

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Job Summary

The Radiation Protection Radioactive Waste Shipper is responsible for receiving, packaging and shipping radioactive materials in compliance with applicable transportation regulations including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Job Description

Key Accountabilties:

  • Receiving, packaging and shipping radioactive materials in compliance with applicable transportation regulations.

  • Characterizing the shipment, selecting the appropriate packaging, determining the appropriate marking, labeling & placard, and preparing the required Department of Transportation (DOT) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) documents for each shipment of radioactive material.

  • Ensuring compliance with disposal facility certifications and licenses and acquiring vendor licensed shipping casks/containers and certifications.

  • Establishing radioactive material shipping schedules and coordinating with Work Planning, Security, Maintenance, Nuclear Construction, Radiation Protection and Operations to meet shipment schedules.

  • Developing and maintaining the radioactive material shipping program and procedures.

  • Serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the development of radioactive material shipping training programs.

  • Maintaining On the Job Training (OJT) and Task Performance Evaluation (TPE) qualifications

  • Providing supervisory oversight of radiation technicians & maintenance workers performing the following job duties:

  • Receiving of radioactive materials

  • Receiving and being accountable for radioactive sources

  • Coordinating the sampling of highly radioactive material (e.g., resins and filters) from plant systems

  • Sampling radioactive waste streams for 10 CFR 61 compliance

  • Packaging, marking, labeling & placarding of radioactive material shipments

  • Management the outage radioactive material storage program, including seavan storage.

  • Providing outage support and serving as the Radioactive Material Shipping Coordinator.

  • Supporting the Corrective Action Program, as assigned.

  • Performing Emergency Response Organization duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED AND a minimum of 3 years related professional-level experience in the nuclear industry required.

  • In lieu of the professional-level experience, an Associate's degree in a technical discipline AND a minimum of 3 years Radiation Protection experience in a commercial, Naval or Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear facility is required.

  • Must exhibit a high degree of nuclear professionalism and nuclear safety conscious.

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word. Experience with SAP preferred.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt to varying audiences.

  • Must reside within site-specific ERO response time.

* Final pay grade/level will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. *

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Energy Harbor Nuclear Op

Locations

Beaver Valley

Pennsylvania

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

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It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.

Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.

As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ .

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It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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