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Senior Radiation Protection Technical Advisor Job In Welch Minnesota

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Category:  Other
Job Type:  Permanent
Country:  United States
State/Province:  Minnesota
City:  Welch
Job Description
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant is looking for a Senior Radiation Protection Technical Advisor. This position is aaccountable for the in-field application of policies and procedures relating to applied Radiation Protection programs. Is responsible for assuring that the Radiation Protection Department maintains strong programs through proper monitoring, assessments, and evaluation of data. Is responsible for the compliance with regulatory requirements for programs such as instrumentation, respiratory protection,dosimetry or other technical programs, and training of the Radiation Protection staff necessary to improve station and departmental performance. Prairie Island's two pressurized water reactors generate about 20 percent of the electricity used by Xcel Energy's customers in the Upper Midwest. The plant is located on a 520-acre site about 40 miles southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul and about five miles north of Red Wing, Minn. Nearly 800 people are employed full-time at the plant. On June 27, 2011, the NRC renewed for 20 years the plant's original operating licenses, authorizing the Prairie Island units to continue generating electricity to 2033 and 2034.
Essential Responsibilities

Owner of the Sites Ground programs such as instrumentation, respiratory protection,dosimetry or other technical programs . Ensures that these programs meet the standards set forth in the guidance documents and maintains site exposure as low as reasonably achievable.

Participate in Business Planning, Budget and Business Performance review regarding RP and the site. Fulfill managerial responsibilities regarding assigned staff). Ensure consistent and effective work force practices through assigned supervisors/functions.

Assist the Plant Health Physicist and Radiation Protection Manager in developing, reviewing and implementing department procedures and policies, and assuring that these documents meet all federal and company regulations.

Attend Peer meetings to assure that industry best practices and standards are being implemented effectively and uniformly across all sites.

Accountable for ensuring that department activities, priorities and resources are being managed effectively.

Providing Critical observations and feedback to site and departmental staffing to foster continuous improvement.

Fill a position in the OCC or act in a supervisor role during outages.

Must fill Emergency Response Organization duty team position.

At Xcel Energy, our customers' quality of life depends on the energy we provide. Every time they flip a switch or turn a dial, they tap into the energy of over 12,000 people working to make life better. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers.
Xcel Energy has become a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. Our environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.
Xcel Energy's vitality comes from our people. It takes professionals in engineering, customer service, linemen, marketing and sales professionals, energy traders, mechanics, finance and accounting professionals and many others to power our company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include a range of options and coverage levels.
Must have Bachelors degree in Health Physics or equivalent B.S. Degree and a minimum of 5 years professional level experience at a nuclear reactor facility or minimum of 10 years professional experience in radiation protection at a nuclear reactor facility.
Must be able to complete as part of job function.
  • NRRPT or CHP certifications.
  • Completion of core supervisory/management training and development programs.

Must be technically knowledgeable of regulatory and industry standards.

Successful candidate will be required to live within 30 minutes of the nuclear plant in order to meet the Emergency Response Plan requirements.

Post Date:  01/14/2012
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