Gevernova

Radiation Protection Monitor (RPM)

Wilmington NC USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$35kDetected 7 days ago

About the role

In this position, you will inspect and monitor nuclear fuel manufacturing operations involving radioactive and fissile materials.
RPM's play a key role in assuring compliance with applicable licenses and regulations, including proper maintenance of radiation protection dose rate and contamination surveys, and radiation protection audit records.
RPMs take appropriate actions and make recommendations to ensure the health and safety of employees, the public, and the environment.

Responsibilities

Essential responsibilities of the Radiation Protection Monitor include, but are not limited to: Know and understand the criteria on which the criticality safeguards of the Wilmington Plant are based, as detailed in top level document systems (Common Procedures's, Work Instruction's etc), the operating license (SNM-1097), and State of NC License(s).
Perform visual inspections both on impromptu and established schedules of all areas involving the processing, handling or storage of uranium or activation/fission product related radioactive material source terms for conformance to established nuclear safety criteria.
Perform the following activities as directed: Monitor and inspect the discharge of liquid, solid and gaseous radioactive waste discharges in accordance with environmental protection criteria and procedures.
Inspect, document and report survey and measurement results.
Maintain surveillance of the Criticality Accident Alarm System and notify appropriate persons in the event of component failure or unusual incidents.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Ability to successfully pass business qualification program for this position.
Ability to often climb stairs and ladders.
Must be medically and mentally capable of wearing appropriate respiratory equipment including half and/or full-face masks for entire shift.
Ability to see and interpret radiation protection instruments.
Ability to use computers proficiently.
Ability to demonstrate above average written skills to meet required documentation of radiation survey results, incident investigation reports, etc.
Ability to effectively communicate with Shop operating personnel, Shop supervisors, and upper layers of management and outside auditors (i.e., regulatory agencies).
Ability to achieve a passing score on all Nuclear Safety Training per CP 20-103 and CP 20-105 as defined by for the position.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be willing to work either as needed.
Active NRRPT Certified candidates and/or a Bachelor of Science in Health Physics (or higher in a closely related field) are preferred.
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor").
Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program.
This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Pay Transparency For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $52.45/hour and after 6 months of satisfactory performance, will increase to $53.15/hour.
While working off-shift hours, you will also be eligible for a $1/hour premium.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

or Prior qualification as a Radiation Protection Monitor by GEH or GNF-A Completed qualification as a Radiation Protection Technician in an equivalent program as approved by Radiation Protection Management.
Previous experience is preferred.

Compensation

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $52.45/hour and after 6 months of satisfactory performance, will increase to $53.15/hour.

Benefits

Inspect radioactive materials to ensure they are not stored or handled in any manner that could be hazardous to health or safety, or create unnecessary waste, loss, or diversion.

Company info

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Equal opportunity

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Visa & Work Authorization

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

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