Job Description

Job Description

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Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Manager, the Radiation Protection (RP) Specialist will facilitate and maintain the Companys Radiation Protection programs and procedures and serve a subject matter expert for RP regulations and best practices. Responsibilities include maintaining RP policies and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements and managing and applying RP concepts in the workplace.

NOTE: This role is subject to the incumbents ability to hold and maintain an NRC Q-clearance, as well as their ongoing ability to maintain nuclear site access.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the Companys RP plan and implementing procedures.
• Oversee operations daily to ensure all employees follow RP procedures and employ best practices.
• Perform job and work site hazards analyses and reviews; work with employees and management to define hazards controls to be integrated into planning activities, processes, work instructions, and work execution.
• Monitor and evaluate activities and work areas, and address safety issues and concerns with employees; provide feedback into the work processes of issues observed.
• Regularly inspect and audit facilities and practices for safety compliance and address issues or concerns promptly.
• Maintain and use monitoring equipment such as gas detectors, decibel meters, thermometers, etc.
• Capture and report RP event notifications, investigations, and root causes analyses.
• Track and report Company RP metrics/key performance indicators.
• Coordinate, track, and provide RP-related training in conjunction with the Training Manager and/or EH&S.
• Maintain continuous improvement of the Companys safety culture.
• Report environmental and injury and illness data as required to comply with EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Perform dose rate, contamination, and airborne radioactivity surveys.
• Provide job coverage for work groups to minimize personnel exposure.
• Control access to radioactive material through labeling and posting.
• Provide briefings and guidance to plant personnel to prohibit unplanned exposure to radioactive material.
• On an assigned shift, and acting under prescribed rules and approved practices, measure and keep records ofradiation levels, to clean, maintain, and issue respiratory protection equipment, and to perform related work.
• Due to thenature of the work, individuals may be asked to wear a respirator.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Basic Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE/NRC Q security clearance (after employment starts).
• Bachelor or associate degree in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 training or equivalent training program highly preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in an industrial, nuclear, or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in Radiation Protection at a commercial nuclear facility (preferred).
• Knowledge of OSHA 300 reporting and accident investigation requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to perform audits, write and submit reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated training and peer influencing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications

• Active DOE/NRC Q clearance or equivalent (DOD Top Secret).
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs based on regulatory requirements and standards.
• Experience working in a nuclear industrial environment.
• Experience as a Radiation Safety Officer or Radiation Protection Technician strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of nuclear regulatory safety and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001/45001 EHS management systems and principles.
• First aid and/or CPR certification.
• OSHA 30-hour certification.

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