Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Operator

Safariland; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Safariland NM Services seeks an NDA Operator & Facility Support to operate NDA equipment at customer sites, perform surveys, record data, and maintain instruments. This role includes facility support in Santa Fe, such as material handling and light assembly, with ~50% travel to remote sites and indoor/outdoor work.

Responsibilities cover SME/OJT delivery, sampling, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in technical, math, science, or physics with 5+ years NDA experience or 10 years NDA experience.
• DOE experience preferred.
• Host site training: TA-54, RAD worker, Hazwoper; LOQI for FGA, SUMMA, GGT.
• OSHA General Certification and Respirator Certification.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites to operate NDA equipment.
• Provide SME/OJT expertise as qualified.
• Conduct sampling (SUMMA) and filter changes on waste containers.
• Analyze waste containers accurately and timely.
• Maintain training; train new personnel and schedule updates.
• Support instrument maintenance, repair, and calibrations.
• Ensure work complies with national and international standards.
• Prepare and review status reports and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with physicists to evaluate survey data.
• Interact professionally with client staff.

Skills

Safety-conscious attitude

Attention to detail

Team mentality

Training ability

Ability to use GC/MS

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred (technical/science/physics)

Ten years NDA field experience

Tools

GC/MS (Agilent preferred)

Job description

Position Summary:

Operate and support field service operators related to Non-Destructive Assay work, CAAS support, and other services supported by PSC at customer sites. This includes performing surveys, recording data, operating and maintaining equipment. The work may be indoors or outdoors.

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Job Title

NDA Operator & Facility Support

Name

Department/Group

NM Services

Reports To

NDA Field Manager

Location

Santa Fe / Remote Sites

Percent Travel Required

~50%

Salary/Hourly

Hourly

Position Type

Position Summary:

Operate and support field service operators related to Non-Destructive Assay work, CAAS support, and other services supported by PSC at customer sites. This includes performing surveys, recording data, operating and maintaining equipment. The work may be indoors or outdoors. Additionally, while not supporting field work, general facilities support at PSC in Santa Fe. This will include material handling, material receiving, light assembly, electrical panel work, and other facility support.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Travel to sites to operate NDA equipment.
• Provide SME/OJT expertise as qualified.
• Conduct sampling (includes SUMMA sampling) and filter change-out on waste containers.
• Perform analysis of waste containers in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.
• Keep training up to date.
• Support maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of instruments, including calibrations.
• Ensure that all Services work is carried out in line with recognized national and international standards.
• Prepare and review status reports and other technical documentation to support survey.
• Coordinate with physicts to evaluate survey data.
• Deal professionally with client and client support staff

Essential Job Requirements

• Safety conscious attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures verbatim.
• Able to do radiological work that may require use of a respirator.
• Team mentality and ability to work well with multiple different groups.
• Maintain all training requirements. Ability to train new personnel, track training, and ensure training is scheduled.
• Ability to use a GC/MS (Agilent preferred).

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate technical, math, science, or physics and a minimum of five years in a related field or equivalent combination of education and ten year’s experience in the NDA field providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.
• Prefer experience with the DOE.
• Training/Qualifications Required: Host site and TA-54 training, RAD worker, and Hazwoper. Upon training completion, must be on the list of qualified individuals (LOQI) for FGA, filter change out, SUMMA, and GGT (potentially), includes SME/OJT qualifications as necessary for operations.
• Certifications Required: OSHA General Certification and Respirator Certified.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

Limitations And Disclaimers

PSC by Alpha Safety provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties request by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible Employees Are Offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.