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801 Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician II or Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician III - Harris Nuclear Plant
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A Nuclear Monitoring Technician collects and tests samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.
$81,662 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. "Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy" Radiation Protection Technician II or Radiation Protection Technician III Summary Radiation Protection Technicians are responsible for providing radiological protection of the work force during routine and post-accident conditions, including surveys, dose assessment, and conservative decision making. Responsibilities and Duties Perform surveys of rooms and plant areas to document and identify changing radiological conditions Perform radiological job coverage of maintenance and operations activities to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements are met Brief Radiation workers on radiological hazards of the work area Calculate air sample results and evaluate radiological conditions against procedures, to ensure expected conditions have not been exceeded Participate in Emergency planning drills, including response to contaminated injured workers, fission barrier degradation scenarios, and releases of radiological hazards to the environment Participate in the stations corrective action program, to identify and correct conditions in the plant Implement regulatory required programs, such as radioactive material/waste shipping, instrumentation calibrations and source checks, and dosimetry issuance Basic/ Required Qualifications Radiation Protection Technician II Two year degree (Associate of Science) in radiation protection, or nuclear navy training, or equivalent education or training programs. A minimum of three years of experience in lieu of a degree Two years of experience in a radiation protection, chemistry or computer science career Radiation Protection Technician III 2 yr. related associates degree or Navy Nuclear Power Program and ELT 1 year of experience in Radiation Protection / 1 year of technical related training 1 year of nuclear experience. Desired Qualifications Associates degree from a college accredited by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO) Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related field Navy ELT Certified by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technicians Meets