RP Technician

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Apprentice II,III, Intermediate RP (Radiation Protection) Technician
REQUISITION: NUC00G9
DEPARTMENT: Radiation Protection
LOCATION: Burlington, KS - Wolf Creek - Olive Ann Beech
PAY RANGE:

Apprentice II $40.01
Apprentice III $42.57
Journeyman $47.65
Intermediate (only available to previously fully qualified RP technicians) $51.07
Senior $56.75

WHY WOLF CREEK
Wolf Creek is looking for RP technicians who want more than another outage. This is a permanent, IBEW Local 304 bargaining unit position with union-negotiated wages and yearly increases, great insurance, a 401(k) with a company match plus a company-funded Cash Balance pension, and a strong training department dedicated to helping you advance to Senior RP Technician.
Our focus is simple: run the plant well. We are a risk-informed organization that is committed to continuous improvement, and we expect every technician to help us find ways to do the work safer and better. As a single-unit station in a small town, and not part of a large fleet, we solve problems here, together. RP works side by side with Operations, Maintenance, Chemistry, and Engineering every day, and that creates a higher level of cross-functional teamwork. If you are an experienced ANSI 3.1 tech, especially one who has already completed initial RP training at another utility, we want to talk to you.

CAREER GROWTH AND PROGRESSION
* Intermediate RP Technicians progress to Senior RP Technician after 12 months with RP Shift Technician qualification. Progression can happen in less than 12 months with shift technician qualification and management discretion.
* Experience and qualifications completed at other utilities (including PADS-documented RPT/RP tasks) may be credited toward Wolf Creek qualifications, getting you to shift tech faster.
* Opportunities for upgrades into Master and leadership roles, plus temporary assignments such as shared resources with other utilities and Dry Cask Storage campaign support.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (IBEW LOCAL 304)
* Relocation: Relocation assistance for you and your family may be included in the hiring process. The amount covered is based on the position you are selected for.
* Pay: Union-negotiated hourly wages with a 3.25% general wage increase each September 21 through the life of the current agreement (expires and will be renegotiated in 2028, plus overtime at 1.75 times the straight time rate, standby pay, and shift differential per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
* Health Insurance: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision through the NECA/IBEW Family Medical Care Plan (FMCP Plan 16), with an 85/15 company/employee cost split. One enrollment covers all four.
* 401(k): Automatic enrollment at 6% with a company match of 75% on the first 6% you contribute. You are 100% vested immediately in your contributions and the company match.
* Cash Balance Pension: In addition to the 401(k), the company funds a Cash Balance retirement account. Pay credits range from 4% to 12% of eligible pay based on age, plus 4% annual interest credits. Participation begins after one year and 1,000 hours, with vesting after three years.
* Vacation: 40 hours after 6 months and another 40 hours after your first full year, 80 hours per year after 2 years, 120 after 5 years, 160 after 12 years, and 200 after 20 years. There is an additional 40 hours of personal holiday each year. Up to 120 hours can carry over, and unused vacation is paid out when you leave.
* Sick Leave: A sick bank that grows with years of service, up to 720 hours. Up to 40 hours per year can be used as dependent care leave after 6 months.
* Short-Term Disability (STD): Up to 520 hours per year at 50% pay replacement, which can be combined with sick bank, vacation, or personal holiday hours to reach 100% of pay.
* Long-Term Disability: 60% of base pay, up to $5,000 per month, after 180 days.
* Life Insurance: Company-paid $50,000 basic life and AD&D, with voluntary coverage available for you and your family.
* Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks after 6 months of continuous service.
* More: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs, a free Employee Assistance Program, up to $5,250 per year in education assistance, and retiree medical eligibility at age 55 with 5 years of service.

APPRENTICE II-III RADIATION PROTECTION
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary purpose for the Apprentice II, III positions is to provide a progression path for personnel to obtain the ANSI qualifications required for ANSI qualified Senior technicians. These positions will provide WCNOC the ability to train personnel with little or no experience to become a Journeyman RP Technician. This is a paid, structured training path: you earn a union wage and full benefits while you build the experience and qualifications for a long-term career in Radiation Protection.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Successfully complete all Radiation Protections initial, continuing and fundamental technician training requirements or waivers. Also maintain OJT qualifications as required.
* Provide radiological controls when assigned during special and routine plant operations, maintenance, refueling outages or emergencies and ensure all activities comply with corporate policies, procedures and the NRC.
* Conduct routine surveys for contamination, radiation, and airborne radioactivity.
* Perform decon activities when assigned.
* Must be able to work shift hours on a rotational shift.
* Become proficient at the operation of radiation instrumentation and computer systems used for measurement, storage, analysis, and processing of radiological data.
* Assist with radioactive, hazardous, and mixed waste program.
* Provide E-plan coverage and successfully complete and maintain qualifications.
* Prepare documentation for radiological surveys. Also, status responsibilities to perform the necessary documentation as required.
* Maintain compliance with correct postings of radiological postings or warning devices.
* Exhibit and promote awareness and sensitivity to safety issues and ALARA.
* Provide mentoring and coaching over decon personnel.
* Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management

INTERMEDIATE RADIATION PROTECTION TECHNICIAN
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide radiological controls for personnel. Ensure the safety of WCNOC personnel as well as the public. This role is built for experienced, ANSI 3.1 qualified technicians who want a stable home station, a seat on a strong RP team, and a clear, accelerated path to Senior RP Technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Successfully complete all Radiation Protection technician training required including completing and maintaining OJTs.
* Provide radiological controls during special and routine operations, maintenance, refueling outages or emergencies and ensure all activities comply with corporate policies and procedures and the NRC.
* Provide E-plan coverage and successfully complete and maintain qualifications.
* When in a Shift Technician position, provide direction and assignment of work activities to other Radiation Protections technicians in-house personnel.
* During refueling outages, when upgraded to HP Master Technician, provide direction and assignments to supplemental personnel.
* Perform Radiation Protection software (HPS) data entry to include RWP creation/revision, Access Control record entry, restriction removal and Dosimetry record entries etc.
* Perform RADS Console Operator duties.
* Perform all aspects in support of the OJT/TPE process.
* Perform RP Shift Technician duties after at least six months' experience at WCGS.
* Job coverage activities involving LHRA, Incore Detector Drives, unconditional releases or survey and decontamination of personnel shall be performed by an ANSI 3.1 qualified HP Technician.
* Coach and mentor Deconner personnel as well as Technician I, II, III personnel.
* Conduct routine and special surveys for contamination, radiation, and airborne radioactivity and operate portable air samplers and instruments to perform various tests and calculations.
* Must be able to work shift hours on a rotational shift if hired after 9/1/2005.
* Perform laboratory work related to tests, surveys, and surveillance activities.
* Become proficient at the operation of radiation protection instrumentation and computer systems used for measurement, storage, analysis, and processing of radiological data and ensure the proper technical responsibilities are completed.
* Prepare reports, log results of surveys, and develop computer-generated reports of technical analysis and status responsibilities to perform the necessary documentation as required.
* Maintain compliance with correct postings of areas due to radiological hazards, including warning devices and exhibit and promote awareness and sensitivity to safety issues and ALARA.
* Become familiar with the work controls process commensurate with the position.
* Perform duties commensurate with the employee's level of qualification in all areas of the Radiation Protection department including but not limited to: Radiation Protection support, Radwaste, ALARA and Operations.
* Support the Radiation Work Permit process including review and evaluation of shielding requirements.
* Perform Temporary Shielding Request evaluations and support the installation and removal of lead shielding packages (TSR).
* Review Paperwork designated by supervision.
* Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management.

REQUIREMENTS - RP Apprentice
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
* The Apprentice II position requires one-year experience as a Technician I in Radiation Protection or an Associates degree in an applicable field and completion of all initial training program tasks.
* The Apprentice III position requires one-year experience as a Technician II in Radiation Protection or an Associates degree in an applicable field with one-year applicable experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position requires a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

REQUIREMENTS - Intermediate RP Tech
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* Regulatory Requirement: Tech Spec 5.3.1 [ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978] (underlined words are defined in referenced ANSI standard). Please contact Licensing prior to deviating from these requirements or if you have questions.
* The individuals fulfilling the function of journeyman-level Health Physics Technicians shall have three years' work experience in health physics, of which one year should be related technical training.

Additional WCNOC Requirements:
* The Intermediate RP Technician is ANSI 3.1 qualified as a senior Health Physics Technician and will be filled with external hires.
* The Journeyman Radiation Protection Technician requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; and must have 1.5 years as Intermediate Radiation Protection Technician. If promoted from the Apprentice III classification, the incumbent must have 1.5 years Health Physics experience at Wolf Creek.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* This position requires the ability to pass a respirator/heavy equipment screening physical.
* This position requires the ability to successfully complete Senior Health Physics exam.
* Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance
Note: This is a bargaining unit position.

BOTH NON-BARGAINING UNIT AND BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.