Radiation Safety Technician 1

Energy Solutions; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions, Inc. is seeking a field-based Radiation Safety professional in Oak Ridge, TN to implement and ensure adherence to the Radiation Safety Program.

You will monitor work involving radioactive material, interpret survey data, and manage all aspects of radioactive waste handling and reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of regulations, proficiency with monitoring equipment, and the ability to operate across field and office environments, including incident response and

Qualifications

• Clear communication in verbal and written form.
• Solid understanding of local, state and federal radiation safety regulations.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices.
• Experience using radiation monitoring instruments and methods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic database applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Radiation Safety Program in the field and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor radiological work controls and activities involving radioactive material.
• Interpret and verify field data from radiation surveys with appropriate instruments/analyses.
• Manage collection, storage, packaging, transportation and disposal of radioactive material.
• Create reports on sample analyses and determine corrective actions.
• Issue radiation work permits and brief personnel on radiological conditions.
• Maintain field radiation protection records and equipment readiness.
• Operate and calibrate radiological counting/detection equipment.
• Respond to incidents or emergencies involving radionuclides.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge (radiation safety

Radiation safety concepts

Radiation monitoring instrumentation

Microsoft Office & databases

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

Is responsible for field implementation of the Radiation Safety Program. Ensures compliance with company, local, state and federal radiation safety policies and regulations. Monitors radiological work controls and work activities involving radioactive material. Interprets and verifies field data obtained from radiation surveys using the appropriate instrumentation and/or analyses. Participates in the Radiation Safety Program by ensuring the safe collection, storage, packaging, transportation and subsequent disposal of radioactive material. These tasks are necessary to maintain a healthy workforce thereby enabling EnergySolutions to reach its performance goals and stay competitive in the marketplace. Processes routine incoming radioactive shipments and checks for excessive contamination or dose levels. Performs wipe tests on packages for contamination removal, cleans packages if there is contamination, delivers shipments to approved users, and cross-checks against inventory for approval. Verifies quantity radioactive material license limits. Records new and amended permit information for all radionuclides received. Enters information in the HIS-20 database system. Stays current on local, state, federal and EnergySolutions policies and procedures concerning shipment/ transportation of radioactive materials. Collects, analyzes and interprets the results of various samples required to ensure compliance with local, state and federal radiation safety regulations and orders and environmental technical standards, guidelines and policies. Creates reports on the results of sample analyses for management and determines necessary corrective actions and compliance. Develops processes to minimize future contamination. Conducts area surveys to identify elevated levels of exposure or contamination. Responds to any incident or emergency regarding radionuclides. Maintains proper incident response equipment and supplies. Performs calculations necessary to determine radiation levels and radioactive contamination levels and concentrations in areas, in soil, on material, on equipment and in the air. Issues radiation work permits and briefs personnel on radiological conditions and work requirements. Maintains data for a computer-based radiological work permit system to ensure only properly authorized personnel are permitted access to restricted areas. Monitors and controls personnel and material access to, and egress from, radiologically controlled areas. Develops, writes and processes radiation safety procedures, instructions and guidance. Operates, issues and calibrates radiological counting and detection equipment and air sampling equipment. Performs and documents radiological instrumentation reviews, evaluations and investigations. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of radiological controls equipment. Processes/procures material, parts and equipment in support of the site Radiation Safety Program. Maintains equipment supply and availability. Participates in emergency preparation drills and emergency responses. Provides training and implements monitoring programs to protect personnel from radiation hazards. Investigates and documents radiological occurrences and/or other Corrective Action Program issues and events and recommends long-term corrective action. Maintains field radiation protection records such as survey logs and radiation work permit entry and exit records. There is no supervision of other workers at this level. Responsible for the quality of his/her own work and satisfying customer (internal and external) specifications. Must be able to work independently and resolve practical problems. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• General knowledge of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations
• General knowledge of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation safety compliance
• General knowledge of, and skill in using, radiation monitoring instrumentation and methods
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office products and their use (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and database applications

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
• Ability to use hands and feet to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, squat/kneel, twist at the waist and balance
• Ability to climb hand-over-hand on ladders, stairs, and scaffold
• Ability to work at elevated heights
• Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Basic math, and computer skills
• Ability to perceive depth and adjust focus; basic hand/eye coordination
• Ability to see close and distance, basic colors/shades, and peripheral vision
• Ability to work inside an office, outside, and in extreme temperatures
• Ability to work with moving objects, hazardous machines, and on slippery/uneven walking surfaces
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as: goggles, hard hat, gloves, steel toe boots with or without shank, and chemical resistant coveralls
• Ability to work with others; ability to operate equipment
• Ability to wear a respirator and work around ionizing radiation
• Ability to read small text, blueprints, documents, procedures, and instrument readouts
• Certified 24 Hour Site Specific Hazwopper, Radworker, and Respiratory Physical

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education High School diploma or GED

Certifications None required

Required Experience None

Preferred Experience None

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.