Job Summary Is responsible for field implementation of the Radiation Safety Program. Ensures compliance with company, local, state and federal radiation safety policies and regulations. Monitors radiological work controls and work activities involving radioactive material. Interprets and verifies field data obtained from radiation surveys using the appropriate instrumentation and/or analyses.
Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities
Processes routine incoming radioactive shipments and checks for excessive contamination or dose levels.
Collects, analyzes and interprets the results of various samples required to ensure compliance with local, state and federal radiation safety regulations and orders and environmental technical standards, guidelines and policies.
Conducts area surveys to identify elevated levels of exposure or contamination. Responds to any incident or emergency regarding radionuclides. Maintains proper incident response equipment and supplies.
Issues radiation work permits and briefs personnel on radiological conditions and work requirements.
Monitors and controls personnel and material access to, and egress from, radiologically controlled areas.
Operates, issues and radiological counting and detection equipment and air sampling equipment.
Ensures proper operation and maintenance of radiological controls equipment.
Participates in emergency preparation drills and emergency responses.
Maintains field radiation protection records such as survey logs and radiation work permit entry and exit records.
May lead and direct the work of Radiation Safety Technician 1 and 2 staff.
Responsible for the safety performance of other radiation safety technicians.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Certifications Requirements Education
High School diploma or GED
Certifications
Qualification as a technician in accordance with ANSI/ANS-18.1 standard, Selection, Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants
National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists
(NRRPT) certification preferred
Required Experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a radiation safety technician
Required and Desired Skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Detailed knowledge of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations
Detailed knowledge of the interpretation of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations
Detailed knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation safety compliance
Detailed knowledge of, and skill in using, radiation monitoring instrumentation and methods
Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office products and their use (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and database applications
Ability to schedule tasks assigned to other radiation safety technicians
Demonstrated ability to identify exposure levels, recognize trends and develop radiation controls
Demonstrated ability to handle more complex work and work broader in scope such as more than one subject area of focus
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
Ability to use hands and feet to accomplish tasks as assigned
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, squat/kneel, twist at the waist and balance
Ability to climb hand-over-hand on ladders, stairs, and scaffold
Ability to work at elevated heights
Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
Basic math, and computer skills
Ability to perceive depth and adjust focus; basic hand/eye coordination
Ability to see close and distance, basic colors/shades, and peripheral vision
Ability to work inside an office, outside, and in extreme temperatures
Ability to work with moving objects, hazardous machines, and on slippery/uneven walking surfaces
Ability to wear protective equipment such as: goggles, hard hat, gloves, steel toe boots with or without shank, and chemical resistant coveralls
Ability to work with others; ability to operate equipment
Ability to wear a respirator and work around ionizing radiation
Ability to read small text, blueprints, documents, procedures, and instrument readouts
Respiratory Physical
EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply Online at: jobs.energysolutions.com
Numbers & Facts
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Skills
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Conservationunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Depth Perceptionunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Federal Compliance Regulationsunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Groundskeepingunmatched
Incident Responseunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Monitor Regulationsunmatched
Nuclear Powerunmatched
Power Plantunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Radiation Safetyunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Scaffoldingunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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