Senior Radioprotection Officer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Waals-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Westinghouse Electric Belgium is seeking a Senior Radiation Protection Officer to ensure compliance with radiation protection, safety and environmental requirements within the Belgium facilities. The role involves hands-on work in controlled areas, collaboration with operational teams and contractors, and ensuring dosimetry and monitoring records are maintained.

The successful candidate will promote best practices in radiation protection, participate in audits and regulatory reviews, and support

Qualifications

• Experience performing radiation protection activities in regulated facilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for nuclear safety and radiation protection.
• Ability to train personnel on radiation protection and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with radiological monitoring and dosimetry programs.

Responsabilités

• Perform radiation protection activities in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage radioactive contamination events and document substance types, activity, mass, volume and surface concentrations.
• Verify and maintain usable radiation protection equipment, monitoring instruments and dosimeters.
• Support radiological safety training for personnel entering controlled areas and ensure emergency procedures are understood.

Connaissances

Radiation protection

Dosimetry programs

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Outils

Dosimetry equipment

Description du poste

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.

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:

• 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.
• 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 incommunity service eventsand other team‑building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

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

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