Health Physicist 4

BWXT; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 86,450 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Inclusive atmosphere

Mission-driven work

Continuous learning

Job summary

BWXT is hiring a Health Physicist 4 for onsite work in Erwin, TN. You will develop and implement radiological control programs to meet goals, often guiding others and leading projects. The role includes investigations, regulatory interactions, and independent work on complex problems to ensure safety and compliance.

The position requires advanced degrees or extensive radiation safety experience, with clear paths for leadership and program development within a mission-driven energy company.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Science or Engineering or eight years of radiation safety experience in lieu of degree.
• M.S. in Science or Engineering or Ph.D. in Science or Engineering.
• With B.S. degree, nine years of radiation safety experience required.
• With M.S. degree, six years of radiation safety experience required.
• With Ph.D. degree, three years of radiation safety experience required.

Responsibilities

• May provide technical guidance to health physics analysts and plant management.
• Lead on medium to large projects and major investigations.
• Present to regulatory, industry, and management personnel; interface with regulators.
• Set guidelines for radiological control programs and license/permit activities.
• Work on complex problems requiring in-depth analysis and independent work.

Skills

Radiation safety

Technical leadership

Education

BS in Science or Engineering

MS in Science or Engineering

PhD in Science or Engineering

Job description

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

Health Physicist 4

Position Overview

Develops and implements radiological control programs to meet pre-determined goals and objectives. Assignments are generally self-initiated.

Location

Onsite in Erwin, TN

Your Day To Day As a Health Physicist 4

• May provide technical guidance to other health physics analysts and to plant operative management. May serve as the lead person or technical expert on medium to large projects.
• Performs major investigations, inspections, and evaluations.
• Makes recommendation and presentations to regulatory, industry, and/or management personnel. May serve as the point-of-contact for regulatory agencies.
• Exercises technical direction within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
• Works on complex problems where analyses of data or situations require an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Works independently and may lead task groups on major projects.
• Develops broad guidelines for radiological control programs such as those in licenses and permits for plant activities.

Required Qualifications

B. S. -- Science or Engineering OR in lieu of B. S. degree eight (8) years of experience in radiation safety OR

M. S. -- Science or Engineering OR

Ph.D. -- Science or Engineering

With B. S. degree, nine (9) years' experience in radiation safety is required to demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations and requirements or without B.S. degree seventeen (17) years' experience in radiation safety.

With M. S. degree six (6) years experience in radiation safety is required to demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations and requirements.

With Ph.D. degree three (3) years in radiation safety is required to demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations and requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $86,450 - $136,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,450 and $136,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

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