Radiation Protection Specialist Chemistry - Monticello, MN

• Performs chemistry and radiochemistry sampling and analysis, and may perform radiation surveys.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in chemistry and radiochemistry techniques, procedures and criteria to meet all regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance or assistance to Plant Operations, Nuclear Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Chemistry Supervision.
• Provides technical guidance to other Nuclear Chemistry Technicians and provide support for process quality improvement initiatives.
• Implements a variety of chemistry and radiochemistry projects, and coordinates the analysis of technical data to identify requirements.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Individual shall possess ANSI 18.1 Radiation Protection qualifications.
• Previous experience in nuclear power, chemistry or Navy Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT) experience is preferred.
• Chemical or Nuclear engineering degree preferred.

A condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).

All Radiation Protection Specialist and Chemistry Specialist hired on or after January 1, 2017, shall qualify and participate in Fire Brigade. If a permanent medical condition is diagnosed which prohibits the employee from qualifying and participating in the Fire Brigade, meetings will be held between the Company and the Union to achieve mutual resolution.

This position is represented by IBEW Local 160

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Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $36.40 to $66.19 per hour This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Savings and Retirement Plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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