Health Physicist

DISA Uranium; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pool

401(k) matching up to 4%

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional Development

Job summary

DISA Uranium is seeking a Health Physicist to lead radiation protection programs across multi-site licenses and field operations. You will oversee surveys, contamination control, dosimetry, and regulatory support to ensure ALARA and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years of hands-on health physics experience, CHP/NRRPT credentials, and the ability to travel up to half the time to remote remediation sites. Bachelor-level qualification in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiological Health, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• CHP, NRRPT, or ability to obtain credentials.
• Experience with uranium mine or mill remediation or radioactive material handling.
• Experience preparing for regulatory inspections and corrective action programs.
• Experience with environmental sampling, gamma walkover surveys, MARSSIM-style survey design, GIS/GPS field data collection, and radiological reports.
• Minimum 10 years of practical health physics and radiation protection experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing radiation protection programs for multiple licenses.
• Develop and improve radiation protection procedures and radiological controls.
• Perform radiological surveys and dose rate measurements at remote job sites and facilities.
• Evaluate radiological hazards related to uranium and contaminated equipment.
• Prepare work permits, procedures, surveys, and regulatory documentation.
• Provide field support for remediation, decommissioning, and waste handling.
• Manage dosimetry programs and annual dose reporting.
• Investigate incidents and regulatory non-compliances; propose corrective actions.
• Travel to remote sites; travel could reach 50% in some months.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or related

CHP/NRRPT or ability to obtain

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to be part of a team that is bringing revolutionary technology to the remediation industries? DISA Technologies is revolutionizing mineral recovery with our patented High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology—an innovative solution that upgrades critical minerals from mined ore and legacy waste. Serving both the mining and remediation sectors, we recover valuable resources that power industry, strengthen energy independence, and restore contaminated sites to productive use. Our technology unlocks economic and environmental value, transforming how the world processes, remediates, and recycles essential mineral assets.

Benefits

• $80-$120K
• Bonus Pool
• 401(k) with matching up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional Development

Job Summary

The Health Physicist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining DISA's radiation protection programs that protect workers, the public, and the environment from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation. This position requires a proficient practitioner with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in radiological surveys, exposure assessment, contamination control, dosimetry, radioactive material handling, regulatory compliance, and field implementation of ALARA principles. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to DISA's operations, and management teams; evaluate radiological hazards; prepare and review procedures; support licensing and regulatory commitments; and ensure that radiological work is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and site-specific requirements.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Radiological Health, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related technical field
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP), National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT), or the ability and willingness to obtain such credentials
• Experience with uranium mine or mill remediation, source material storage, or radioactive material shipping
• Experience preparing for and responding to regulatory inspections, audits, enforcement actions, corrective action programs, or license amendment activities
• Experience with environmental sampling, gamma walkover surveys, MARSSIM-style survey design, data quality objectives, GIS/GPS field data collection, and radiological characterization reports
• Minimum of 10 years of practical experience in health physics, radiation protection, radiological controls, uranium recovery, environmental remediation, or decommissioning
• Demonstrated working knowledge of radiation protection principles, ALARA implementation, contamination control, dosimetry, air monitoring, instrumentation, shielding, survey methods, and radiological work planning
• Experience interpreting and applying applicable radiation safety regulations, license conditions, and site procedures
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports, procedures, corrective action documents, survey packages, training materials, and regulatory support documentation
• Ability to work independently, lead field activities, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and communicate technical issues to non-technical personnel

Supervisor

Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer

Typical Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the RSO with managing the radiation protection programs for three different radioactive materials licenses: HPSA multi-site license, DISA's Mills laboratory license, and the Naturita storage license
• Develop, implement, and continually improve radiation protection and radiological controls procedures consistent with regulatory, license, and company requirements
• Perform and oversee radiological surveys, contamination surveys, airborne radioactivity monitoring at our remote job sites, and at the storage and laboratory facilities including dose rate measurements, and release surveys for personnel, equipment, materials, and work areas
• Evaluate radiological hazards associated with uranium, source material, sealed sources, radiation-producing devices, and contaminated equipment or structures
• Prepare radiation work permits, technical procedures, survey plans, sampling plans, exposure evaluations, and radiological control instructions
• Provide field support and technical direction for remediation, decommissioning, waste handling, and source material storage
• Manage or support personnel dosimetry programs, internal and external dose assessments, bioassay evaluations, exposure investigations, and annual dose reporting
• Investigate radiological incidents, contamination events, abnormal survey results, elevated dose conditions, and procedural non-compliances; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Support radioactive material inventory control, labeling, storage, transfer, waste characterization, shipment preparation, and documentation
• Calibrate, check, select, and troubleshoot radiation detection instruments, including alpha, beta, gamma, neutron, contamination, air sampling, and dose rate instruments
• Prepare technical reports, survey records, regulatory submittals, inspection responses, audit findings, and management summaries related to radiation protection activities
• May require travel to remote remediation sites, regulatory meetings, audits, inspections, or emergency response activities. Travel time could reach 50% during some months
• Abide by all policies and procedures established by DISA
• Attend and participate in all required safety trainings.
• Assist with any task required by the direct supervisor.
• Assist in special projects, research, or field support tasks as needed
• Maintain Tools and Equipment: Keep tools and workspaces clean and organized, ensuring safe and efficient work practices

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise procedures
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude for working with sample prep equipment
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and data entry
• Ability to maintain chain-of-custody and sample traceability throughout project phases
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, supporting shared goals and fostering positive relationships
• Maintain professionalism with high attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and accuracy in all work deliverables
• Uphold and demonstrate DISA's Values of Dedication, Innovation, Sustainability, and Accelerate Change
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company safety standards
• Be a valid U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, or knell for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to interact with people and technology while either standing or sitting
• Will involve outdoor work, uneven terrain, variable weather, extended standing or walking, confined or controlled areas, and occasional lifting of field equipment
• Respirator use and fit testing is required
• To best service our customers, all employees must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as wrenching, twisting, fastening, and typing

DISA Uranium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.