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Radiological Protection Technician

Brownville, NE, US, 68321-0098

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Radiological Protection Technician located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska.  Position closes September 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. 

Position Summary

This position's primary responsibilities are to perform calibrations as well as preventative and corrective maintenance on Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) radiation protection surveillance and monitoring instrumentation. Individual will handle radioactive sources and provide self-monitoring. Individual will utilize Radiological Protection (RP) instrumentation to assist in Radiation Protection Technician duties as assigned.

This position will be assigned to a position within the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) that requires response to the station when an emergency is declared. When assignment to one of these positions occurs, a condition of continued employment will be the ability to arrive at the station to perform ERO responsibilities within 45 minutes of notification of an emergency.

Education, Training and Experience

Twelve months experience as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) N18.1-1971 qualified RP Technician, six months of which is at CNS.

OR

Twelve months experience as an ANSI N18.1-1971 qualified RP Technician, six months of which is in RP instruments or a related field.

Must be able to qualify to the specific employee training plan and progression plan developed for this position.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This position requires the following Essential Duties:

Perform calibration, testing, and repair of radiation detection and sampling equipment.

Maintain RP surveillance equipment operable by performing timely troubleshooting and maintenance.

Document and maintain accurate records of instrumentation calibration and maintenance.

Continue to enhance and improve the RP instrumentation program through industry benchmarking and research initiatives.

Write, review, and revise RP instrumentation procedures and lesson plans.

Use various vendor specific software as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other general software products.

Support the RP operations program, and as necessary the ERO, through the performance of radiation protection surveys and job coverage.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus
Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
Integrity/Excellence
Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.  Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Pay Grade - 14 Hourly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $46.03  - $58.69

 

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska)  Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

 

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.

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