Radiation Protection Specialist

KBR; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salaries

Generous leave

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Professional membership fees

Insurance discounts

Employee stock plans

Paid parental leave

Career development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a Radiation Protection Specialist to lead and contribute to radiation protection aspects of nuclear safety cases and management systems, applying protection measures to defence and civil nuclear infrastructure.

You will work with licensing frameworks, train junior staff, and contribute technical capability across projects within KBR's integrated nuclear capability and NSQEP teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of state, national and international radiation protection standards and regulations.
• Experience in nuclear or radiological facilities.
• Experience in dose assessments and ALARA analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the radiation protection aspects of nuclear safety cases and safety management systems.
• Apply radiation protection methodologies to design and operation of defence and civil nuclear facilities.
• Engage with defence and civil nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute radiation protection technical capability across projects.
• Train and mentor the next generation of Australian radiation practitioners.

Skills

Radiation protection

Nuclear safety

Regulatory frameworks

Dose assessment

Technical reporting

Security clearance

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Radiation Protection Specialist

KBR brings together over 1,500 people across Australia, combining consulting, engineering, science, technology and delivery expertise to plan, design, deliver and optimise critical assets, infrastructure and programs. Our work spans transport, water, defence, maritime, buildings, nuclear, energy and resources. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships continue to drive significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people. At the heart of our business is a collaborative “One Team” culture: we work closely with clients and partners to achieve exceptional results, while fostering an open, inclusive environment where our people feel valued, supported and able to thrive. Our nuclear capability Joining KBR means becoming part of an integrated team that combines KBR’s broad technical and delivery capability with the longstanding specialist nuclear expertise of Frazer-Nash Consultancy (a KBR company). Together, we have one of Australia’s largest Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (NSQEP) teams and experience supporting Australia’s nuclear agencies and emerging nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.

This role is employed by KBR and forms part of our integrated nuclear capability where you will:

• Lead and contribute to the development and/or review of the radiation protection aspects of nuclear safety cases and nuclear safety management systems.
• Apply radiation protection methodologies to assist with the design and operation of complex defence and civil nuclear and radiological infrastructure.
• Work within and engage with defence and civil nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute radiation protection technical capability for projects.
• Train and mentor the next generation of Australian radiation practitioners.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of relevant state, commonwealth and international standards and regulations in the field of radiation protection.
• Practical experience working in one or more nuclear or radiological-related facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of radiation protection measures in areas including shielding, contamination control, monitoring, dosimetry and radiological zoning Experience carrying out dose assessments, radiation safety assessments, risk assessments, and optimisation and ALARA assessments.
• Strong written communication skills including experience with drafting and reviewing technical reports.
• Hold (or be eligible to hold) Australian, US or UK defence security clearance.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Science or Engineering with a sound knowledge of the sciences underpinning radiation safety.

Desirable

• Radiation protection specific qualifications, such as Certified Radiation Safety Advisor through the Australasian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board (ARPAB), or relevant accredited university courses.
• Excellent client management/stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to adapt communication styles to suit levels of technical understanding.
• Experience advising clients
• Familiarity with safety-informed design processes and deterministic safety analysis.
• Experience with shielding, dose and environmental modelling.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully driving customer service and positive safety culture.

Why KBR?

https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/who-we-are

This position gives you the opportunity to continue KBR's success in delivering major Defence, Transport and Infrastructure projects. At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

Benefits

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
• 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Paid professional membership fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Paid parental leave
• Personal career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today! Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

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KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.