Req ID: 26903
Status: PWU TERM Employment (In accordance with the current Nuclear Service Agreement, Term Employees may be eligible to work up until Pickering station's closure)
Location: Pickering, ON
Education Level: Completion of Grade 12; plus additional short specialized training courses or the equivalent.
Travel: None
Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2021
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) is looking for experienced results driven Radiation Protection professionals to join our team at our Pickering Nuclear Generating Station on a temporary TERM Employment basis in the role of Radiation Protection Technician II.
As a TERM employee for Ontario Power Generation, successful candidates will become members of the Power Workers Union (PWU) hiring hall and will be supporting the long-term life of the Pickering Generating Station. Successful candidates will receive an attractive wage and benefit package including life insurance, drug and dental plan and retirement program through the Power Sector Benefit Trust. Members of the PWU have the protection of a collective agreement governing working conditions. For details on working for the PWU hiring hall and accompanying benefits, please visit http://www.pwu.ca/hiring-hall
Reporting to the FLM, Radiation Protection, working in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations, the Radiation Protection Technician II on a shift or day basis, will provide radiation protection services to internal and external staff who are not qualified to provide self-protection. The Radiation Protection Technician II will also provide routine radiation protection in support of the radiation protection program and operations and maintenance activities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation's continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Review hazards and conduct surveys to confirm hazard levels to ensure that all radiation protection conditions in the work instructions are accurate at the time of work execution. Document findings and place barriers and post-hazard warning as required. Evaluate survey results, identify areas where hazard controls need to be adjusted or additional radiation protection measures are required.
- Participate in pre-job briefings and post-job debriefings on radiological aspects.
- While acting as a Radiation Protection Co-ordinator, prepare and review the required documentation. Ensure proper and functional personal protective equipment, dose monitoring devices, communication equipment. Ensure proper radiation and contamination controls are in place. Operate teledosimetry systems and devices. Complete post job requirements including housekeeping and all documentation and reporting requirements.
- Observe work, coach personnel and ensure workers appropriately use radiation protection equipment and techniques as per Radiation Protection Procedures, work instructions and policies. On observing procedural non-compliance, STOP employee or work from proceeding and remove employee to a safe location to discuss deviation from or deficiencies in the application of approved procedures to obtain compliance. Refer to appropriate Manager for resolution.
- Prepare and process radioactive material for shipment. Perform routines such as unit walk downs, field surveillance and data collection for performance indicators or investigations. Carry out orientations to physical plant lay-out, etc. Assist with decontamination of plant personnel, tools, equipment, and areas.
- Accountable for the health, safety and well being of self and others, in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards.
EDUCATION
- Completion of Grade 12; plus additional short specialized training courses or the equivalent.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of maintenance and operating responsibilities including relevant procedures, problems, codes, and standards, system equipment characteristics, control, maintenance and resources requirements.
- Knowledge related to field/operational radiation protection and health physics practices and procedures, in addition to having a good working knowledge regarding the operation of a nuclear facility an asset.
- Experience in the operation of nuclear generating plants, including specialized equipment, processes, tooling, techniques and methods used, and the application of the specialty to nuclear generating stations and associated facilities an asset.
- Strong planning, managerial, and leadership skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
