Senior Dose & Shielding Consultant

Orano Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dose and Shielding Consultant to lead projects and provide expert knowledge in radiation safety assessment. This role involves managing complex projects, supporting multi-disciplinary teams, and utilizing advanced radiation transport software. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing safety processes while developing asset management plans and guiding junior team members. If you are passionate about making a difference in radiation protection and safety within the nuclear industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in radiation shielding and dose assessment.
• Expertise in radiation transport software and safety assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage dose and shielding projects and provide technical leadership.
• Support multi-disciplinary teams in addressing safety challenges.

Skills

Radiation Safety Assessment

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant degree in a scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

MCNP

ATILLA

MicroShield

SCALE

FLUKA

Job description

The Dose and Shielding Consultant will be required to support the Discipline Lead in providing for the technical needs of clients and their projects.

Responsibilities include:

1. Manage dose and shielding projects, as well as a technical leadership role within other projects.
2. Provide expert knowledge of dose and shielding safety assessment including being up to date with developments in methodology and approach.
3. Provide dose and shielding support to multi-disciplinary teams addressing various safety challenges.
4. Use industry recognised radiation transport software such as MCNP, ATILLA and MicroShield.
5. Identify and develop new opportunities for the team, including technical support to bids.
6. Closely work with the rest of the team to ensure the delivery with high quality and on time.
7. Develop asset management plans and monitor performance.
8. Support delivery and contributing to the direction of junior team members on various complex projects.
9. Contribute to the enhancement of radiation protection, safety processes and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Relevant degree in a scientific or engineering technical discipline.
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in radiation shielding and dose assessment within the nuclear industry.
3. A good level of experience in the application of radiation transport-based codes such as MCNP, Attila, SCALE, FLUKA and MicroShield.
4. Good level of knowledge in the specialist field of dose and shielding safety assessment with some knowledge of advanced assessment techniques.
5. A working knowledge of aspects of nuclear Criticality would be beneficial.

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK, and be willing to undergo a security vetting process. Offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted.

Travel to other Orano offices and client sites may be necessary. You should be willing to work flexibly to accommodate project and client requirements.