Health Physicist, Sr

vst· Vistra Nuclear Operations Company
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📍 Shippingport, PennsylvaniaFull time
Full timeVistra Nuclear Operations Company

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Job Summary

The Health Physicist Sr provides operational and technical coordination of daily Radiation Protection evolutions. Additionally, establishes and maintains programs for the effective monitoring and trending of current radiological control practices and actively participates in the development of new processes and technologies. Interfaces with other Station departments to ensure efficient coordination of their activities with the Station’s Radiation Protection strategies.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Assist the Radiation Protection Supervisors in the direction of  day- to- day activities of the Radiation Protection personnel including log review and coordination with other station work groups

•Develop and maintain Radiation Protection Department and Safety Services procedures

•Coordinate the implementation of the Station’s Radioactive Waste Management; ALARA; Radioactive Material Control; Dosimetry; Respiratory Protection and Effluent & Radiological Environmental Programs

•Monitor the effectiveness of the above programs and produce various trend reports

•Represent Radiation Protection on the Chemical Overview Group (COG)

•Act as Contract Coordinator for various Radiation Protection Contracts

•Support Outage planning in the development and execution of radiological support plans

•Assist in the development and oversight of Radiation Protection training for Technicians and Radiation Workers

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•Bachelors of Science degree in Health Physics or Radiation Protection + 4 years related experience     –or-

•Bachelor’s degree + 6  years related work experience     -or-

•Associates degree in engineering technology, chemistry, radiation protection or related field + 9 years related work experience and NRRPT Certification -or-

•Navy Nuclear ELT + 9 years related work experience and NRRPT Certification -or-

•11 years related work experience and NRRPT Certification (including at least 2 years of Radiation Protection experience)

Key Metrics

•Technical competence

•Teamwork

•Problem solving/Decision making

•Results Orientation

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Shippingport, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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This Health Physicist, Sr position at vst was posted on Aug 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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