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Provides Radiation Protection coverage associated with a nuclear generation station. Operates radiation and contamination detection instruments and other related equipment during assigned tasks, performs evaluations and records results.

**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:** Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Performs all duties of a Radiation Protection Helper.

2. Operates Radiation Protection equipment and instrumentation and conducts tests

or checks in accordance with approved Radiation Protection procedures, or as

directed.

3. Performs assigned radiation and contamination surveys, records results and

reports those exceeding administrative limits, in accordance with station

procedures.

4. Evaluates survey results and, based on these, posts new or updates existing

status signs to reflect current radiation, contamination or airborne levels.

5. Monitors Radiation Protection equipment, takes appropriate action and reports

unusual/abnormal conditions. Replaces charts on Radiation Protection

instruments and records test results.

6. Records required data in appropriate Radiation Protection logs and log sheets.

7. Performs equipment and system checking or inspection and documents required

information as assigned. Performs repairs as required in accordance with

Radiation Protection procedures.

8. Observes all Radiation Protection regulations including proper use of anticontamination clothing and equipment. Reports to supervision any observed

violation of station procedures, applicable federal Regulations or Radiation

Protection requirements and takes action as necessary.

9. Collects air, water, bioassay samples; records information necessary to complete

evaluation and analyses samples as directed.

10. Assists employees in the proper use of monitoring equipment and other protective

clothing and equipment.

11. Calculates air and water concentrations, removable and fixed contamination levels

from collected data.

12. Performs decontamination of personnel, equipment or facilities as necessary or

assigned.

13. Provides Radiation Protection coverage at jobs or locations, as assigned, and

reports to proper authority any unusual/abnormal changes in work conditions

stopping work as necessary.

14. Distributes and collects personnel monitoring devices and records required

information, as assigned.

15. Maintains thorough knowledge of appropriate plans and procedures. Radiological

Health and Safety Programs, Industrial Safety Programs, applicable regulations

and limits, radiation and contamination instrument detection principles and

operation, Plant Controlled Access Areas, Security Procedures and Emergency

Procedures.

16. Complies with station procedures and policy, implementing the effective Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulatory

Guides, National standards and subsequent changes applicable to the work

performed.

17. Participates in and successfully completes all aspects of training and

requalification programs in part consisting of written and oral examinations,

lectures, on-the-job training and self-study.

18. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:

a. Associates Degree in Radiation Protection / Health Physics or one of the

natural sciences.

b. Completion of Relevant Industry Training for a Junior RP Technician as

referenced in NISP-RP-012.

c. 1 year of experience as an Industry Junior RP Technician.

2. Successful completion of high school level mathematics and physics or equivalent.

3. Satisfactory physical and mental condition as evidenced by successfully passing

company-provided examinations.

4. Ability to satisfactorily complete Radiation Protection technician training as

evidenced by success completion of Junior Radiation Protection Technician exam.

5. Completion of Radiation Protection selection examination(s).

6. Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

**Note:** You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own and operate approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.

Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this significant opportunity, as data centers serving artificial intelligence increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.

We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .

If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at [email protected]