Nuclear Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Nuclear Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable nuclear technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will survey areas for radiation and contamination, monitor and track worker dose and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Survey areas for radiation and contamination
• Monitor and track worker dose
• Control access to radiation areas
• Sample and analyze water and air
• Calibrate radiation instruments
• Support maintenance in radiation areas
• Keep records and reports
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of radiation protection and survey instruments
• Attention to detail and communication
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• NRRPT registration
• Plant technician qualifications
• Navy nuclear training
• Experience with survey meters

Skills

• Contamination control
• Dosimetry
• Lab analysis
• Regulations
• Integrity
• Calmness

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work in nuclear plants, labs and facilities, sometimes in protective clothing in radiation areas. Plant techs may work shifts and long hours during refueling outages.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.