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Westinghouse Electric Company · 4 hours ago

HEALTH PHYSICS

Westinghouse Electric Company is involved in providing radiation protection oversight for power-plant activities. The role involves performing various tasks related to radiation and contamination surveys, material handling, and supporting emergency plans.

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Responsibilities

Provide Radiation Protection coverage and oversight as required for power-plant activates
In addition to providing job coverage, certain routine tasks may be assigned commensurate with individual certifications, qualifications, and skills
Types of tasks RP Technicians may perform include the following:
Radiation and contamination surveys
Material and equipment surveys
Release of personnel and material
Material escort
ALARA planning
Assisting with decontamination activities
Support of Site Emergency Plan
Coverage of primary work activities same as JR coverage

Qualification

Radiation ProtectionNuclear Access BadgeHazardous Materials CertificationALARA planningLift 50 poundsRespirator qualifiedEffective communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Satisfy all requirements required to obtain a Level II Nuclear Access Badge
Education and experience meet or exceed the requirements of ANSI Standard N-18.1 (1971)
Education and experience meet or exceed the requirements of ANSI Standard N-3.1 (1978)
Completion of GAP training / CIRP Task of the NISP-RP-12 (Nuclear Industry Standard Process)
Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access
Safe use and proper operation of applicable equipment
Use and adhere to station policies and procedures
Effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, Supervisors and Sponsors to ensure Safe and Quality job completion for all assignments
Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications, technical requirements, procedures and directives associated with working at a nuclear plant
Ability to climb and work in adverse conditions such as high temperature areas, confined spaces, and heights
Able to lift 50 pounds
Ability to be respirator qualified

Preferred

90/180 Day Storage Area Workers, Inspectors, and TSDF Storage per 40CFR265
Class B Commercial Driver's License with DOT Hazardous Material Certification per 49CFR1172, 177, 390
Powered Industrial Truck/ Fork Lift Operator Initial and Re-qualification Training per 29CFR1910.178
Hazardous Waste Regulations per 40CFR265
DOT Hazardous Materials Loaders and Un-loaders per 49CFR177
DOT Hazardous Materials Shippers per 49CFR172
Radioactive Materials Shippers per 40CFR172, 10CFR71, IE Bulletin 79-19
Satellite Accumulation Area per 40CFR262.34

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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