Senior Radioprotection Officer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Waals-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Westinghouse Electric Belgium is seeking a Senior Radiation Protection Officer to ensure compliance with nuclear safety, radiation protection and environmental requirements. You will join the QEHS Department and work with multidisciplinary teams on-site.

This hands-on role involves working in controlled areas, coordinating dosimetry, training staff, and supporting audits and regulatory reviews to maintain safe operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in radiation protection activities and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to implement safety procedures in controlled areas.
• Strong communication and training skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform radiation protection activities per procedures and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and manage radioactive contamination events.
• Determine activity levels, mass, concentrations, and physico-chemical characteristics.
• Measure radiation levels in controlled areas and conduct radiological surveys.
• Train and inform personnel entering controlled areas on protection requirements.
• Support environmental, radiation protection, and safety policy compliance.

Connaissances

Radiation protection

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Field work

Training delivery

Outils

Dosimeters

Radiation meters

Description du poste

• Environmental protection

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Senior Radiation Protection Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with industrial safety, radiation protection, and environmental requirements within Westinghouse Electric Belgium.

As a member of the QEHS Department, you will be at the forefront of implementing Westinghouse's prevention and safety culture. Working within a multidisciplinary team covering conventional safety, radiation protection, and quality, you will contribute to maintaining compliance of facilities, processes, and working conditions in accordance with regulatory requirements and nuclear industry standards.

This is a hands-on position involving regular work in controlled areas and direct interaction with operational teams, contractors, and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Radiation Protection Operations

• Perform radiation protection activities in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage radioactive contamination events.
• Determine and document:
  • The nature of radioactive substances involved
  • Activity levels
  • Mass, volumetric, and surface concentrations
  • Physico-chemical characteristics
• Measure radiation levels and identify the nature of ionizing radiation within controlled areas.
• Conduct radiological surveys and monitoring activities to ensure workplace compliance.

Radiological Safety & Monitoring

• Verify that radiation protection equipment, monitoring instruments, and dosimeters are available, functional, and properly used.
• Manage operational dosimetry programs for internal personnel and external contractors.
• Support compliance with radiation exposure monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Perform radiological controls related to the transport of Class 7 dangerous goods within the facility.

Training & Awareness

• Train and inform personnel entering controlled areas on:
  • Radiation protection requirements
  • Specific hazards associated with the work environment
  • Emergency and incident response procedures
• Promote awareness of radiation protection and industrial safety best practices.
• Provide guidance and support to operational teams regarding radiological safety requirements.

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Actively support Westinghouse Electric Belgium's policies regarding:
  • Environmental protection
  • Nuclear safety
  • Radiation protection
  • Occupational health and safety
• Participate in maintaining site compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and radiation protection.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews when required.

Accountabilities

You Will Be Responsible For

• Ensuring compliance with radiation protection regulations and company procedures.
• Supporting the safe operation of controlled areas and radiological activities.
• Protecting personnel, facilities, and the environment from radiological risks.
• Maintaining accurate dosimetry, monitoring, and radiological records.
• Promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

Working Environment

• Work is primarily performed on-site and includes regular activities in controlled nuclear areas.
• Shift work may occasionally be required depending on operational needs.
• This role requires a strong field presence and is not compatible with remote working arrangements.
• Due to nuclear industry requirements, a clean criminal record is mandatory for obtaining required authorizations and qualifications.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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