Health Physics4 months ago
Manager-Radiological Protection & Chemistry
About this role
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.
Education
- —and years of
Experience
- —as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. Job Summary The Radiological Protection & Chemistry team at Millstone Power Station plays an essential role in the safe operation of the site by protecting people and their environment from potential hazards. Leading the team to achieve the highest levels operational performance is the Manager – Radiological Protection & Chemistry (“Manager”). As the department senior leader, the Manager will be responsible for a wide variety of department activities to include: Senior-level supervision of overall Radiological Protection programs, Radiation Protection & Chemistry controls, and radioactive waste management; Planning and direction of the team’s deliverables and priorities; Ensuring that individual team members are properly trained and fully qualified to execute their assignment; Ensuring the department is properly manned and equipped to execute assigned work; Evaluating the effectiveness of radiological protection and chemistry program elements, identifying weaknesses and taking necessary actions to improve performance; Analyzing trends in radiological/chemical work performance to identity adverse trends and then developing necessary action plans to improve performance; Developing and implementing policy changes as appropriate; Monitoring the effectiveness of chemistry controls used to protect vital equipment; Managing radioactive waste processing and disposal programs to minimize station effluent releases and land burial quantities; Identifying and reviewing causes, concerns, and corrective actions for radiological and chemical incidents to ensure appropriate actions are taken to prevent recurrence Developing and managing department budgets and operational goals. Further, the Manager role may be selected to act as the site Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) as described in the Nuclear Facility Quality Assurance Program Description (DOM-QA-1) section 1.2. In all aspects of their role, the Manager is expected to establish and grow effective partnerships with all other departments at Millstone Power Station. They will also be expected to identify strategic risks that can result from changes in the regulatory environment. They must maintain a laser focus on executing essential daily action items while nurturing a sustainable team culture dedicated to constant improvement. Required Knowledge,
Skills
- —, Abilities &
Experience
- —To be qualified for the Manager-Radiological Protection & Chemistry, one must meet the following required knowledge,
Skills
- —, abilities and experiences: 8+ years of relevant
Experience
- —related to radiological protection and/or chemistry 3+ years of nuclear power plant
Experience
- —1+ years of supervisor or management
Experience
- —Completion of DOM-QA-1, "Nuclear Facility Quality Assurance Program Description", section 2.5 and Appendix C. Demonstrated proficiency in leading and directing the implementation of the Radiation Protection program Strong communications with other managers as well as direct reports. Proven ability to provide clear direction and expectations Demonstrated presentation
Skills
- —to large groups of employees Strong interpersonal
Skills
- —to work with multiple groups; ability to motivate and lead an organization with limited direction. Proven ability to foster teamwork at the manager and worker level by communicating needs and expected outcomes Ability to realign resources to meet the most critical needs tied to improve overall performance. Demonstrated capability to follow up on performance shortfalls and get organization to respond. – Broad knowledge of programs and functions across nuclear power stations Perform general supervisory administrative
Duties
- —including, but not limited to, budget control, employee performance reviews, coaching, and correcting. Preferred Candidates will also possess: National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP) preferred Holds or has held a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license
Requirements
- —Required Degree: (equivalency not acceptable) Bachelor Preferred Disciplines: Engineering, Radiation Science, Science Other related physical science degree may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Preferred: National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) or Certified Health Physicist (CHP). ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.3.3, NRC Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4, Staff Regulatory Guidance 1.3
Requirements
- —: Baccalaureate in related physical science or engineering and specific formal training in radiation protection.
Experience
- —for the position: Related
Experience
- —which shall include 5 yrs; Nuclear power plant
Experience
- —to include 3 yrs; Supervisory or management
Experience
- —to include 1 yr. Special
Requirements
- —: 1) During the years of nuclear power plant
Experience
- —, the individual shall have participated in supervisory or management activities at a nuclear power plant during the following periods: a) 1 month of routine refueling outage, b) 2 months of operation above 20% power; 2) The 3 years of nuclear power plant
Experience
- —should at least be at a level requiring policy, planning and decision making related to the programmatic aspects of the radiation protection program as a whole; 3) The individual filling the radiation protection manager
Responsibilities
- —for the station shall have 3 years of
Experience
- —in two or more functional areas of radiological protection, which includes as low as reasonably achievable, bioassay/whole body, decontamination, dosimetry, radiochemistry, radiological environmental monitoring program/radiological effluent technical specification, Radiation Protection Instrumentation, Radiation Protection operations, or radioactive waste. DOM-QA-1, Section 1.2.2.2.2 A qualified supervisor or manager is assigned to fulfill the radiological protection manager position described in Section 2.5 of this QAPD. REFER to ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.1, for guidance on alternatives to degree
Experience
- —substitution for
Education
- —, and alternatives to
Experience
- —(not allowed for Special
Requirements
- —) Note: Dominion Energy minimum
Requirements
- —may exceed any ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum
Work Environment
- —Heat Up to 25%Office
Work Environment
- —76 -100%Operating Machinery Up to 25%Radiation Up to 25%Travel Up to 25%Loud Noise Up to 25%Other
Work Environment
- —Test Description No Testing Required Export Control Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants. Other Information We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive
Benefits
- —package which may include: health
Benefits
- —with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our
Benefits
- —, click here dombenefits.com. Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. You can
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