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Nuclear Radwaste Shipper

Employer:
 Exelon Corporation
Job Location: Forked River , NJ
Cash Compensation:
Job Description: At Exelon, we've got a place for you. Exelon is developing sustainable energy to provide for the communities of today and planning for a brighter tomorrow. Exelon knows the future of energy is you.

As a Chicago based Fortune 150 Company, with more than $15 billion annual revenues, Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in Illinois and Pennsylvania, and gas to 480,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. In addition to energy delivery, Exelon's operations include energy generation and power marketing and has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

We know that before we can supply 41,000 megawatts of energy to our customers, we need to recognize that each of our employees plays an integral part in the process. The result? Changing the way the American power industry powers America. For you, this means advancement, challenge, and a company like no other.

Join Exelon and you can share your ideas at a forward-thinking company and the next big idea could be yours. You've just found Exelon, a place where you can truly shine.

Exelon Nuclear operates the largest nuclear fleet in the nation and the third largest fleet in the world, which represents approximately 20 percent of the U.S. nuclear industry's power capacity.

Exelon is currently looking for a Radwaste Shipper at our Oyster Creek Nuclear Station located in Forked River, NJ.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for the administration of the radioactive materials shipping and receiving program to ensure the station is meeting all state, federal, and company regulations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1) Oversee the shipping and receiving of radioactive materials including associated inspections and authorizations for shipment. Ensure completion of all required paperwork associated with the receipt/shipment of radioactive materials including proper maintenance and retention of records.

2) Perform curie content calculations, classification of radwaste shipments, and 10CFR61 analysis. Ensures that the appropriate computer programs for radioactive material shipments are maintained.

3) Keep abreast of industry changes regarding radioactive shipping regulations and guidelines and incorporate changes into existing station procedures.

4) Other assignments as directed by the Technical Support Manager.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum:

- BS degree in health physics or related science degree with 6 years experience in radiation protection

or

- Associate Degree in health physics or related science degree and 8 years of experience in radiation protection (three years at the exempt-level in radiation protection)

or

- High School Diploma and 10 years of experience in radiation protection (five years exempt-level experience in radiation protection)

- Successful completion of radwaste shipment training classes

- Must have demonstrated written and oral communicative skills

- Thorough knowledge of 10CFR, 40CFR, 49CFR, ANSI, EPRI, and Regulatory Guide requirements

Preferred:

- Successful completion of NRRPT or CHP certification

DISCLAIMER

The preceding position description is intended to provide the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be a detailed description of the position or a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position, nor is it intended to indicate the exact amounts of time an individual will perform various position duties.
 
Company Description: Exelon's goal is to reduce, offset or displace more than 15 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year by 2020. This is more than our current annual carbon footprint and is equivalent to taking nearly 3 million cars off our roads and highways.