Certified Health Physicist

About the role

Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. (LATA) is seeking an experienced Certified Health Physicist to provide technical radiological support for the WIPP project in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Ensure radiological work is performed safely, compliantly, and in alignment with ALARA principles.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the WIPP Radiation Protection Program.
• Provide technical support to the WIPP Radiological Controls department in the areas of radiological work controls, waste characterization and shipment, dosimetry, release of radioactive material, instrumentation, count room and program assessment as assigned.
• Ensure radiological support for WIPP operations is conducted in accordance with the approved procedures implementing ALARA principles and compliance with 10 CFR 835.
• Assist with the implementation and continuing improvement of the WIPP radiological control program.
• Provide technical health physics support to the Radiation Protection Program in assigned areas as a subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Physics, Engineering, Science, or related field with ten (10) years of related experience as a Radiological Engineer, Radiological Control Engineer, or equivalent is required.
• Current standing as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP).
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in radiological work controls, waste characterization and shipment, dosimetry, release of radioactive material, instrumentation, count room and program assessment.
• Strong technical expertise and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of the WIPP Radiation Protection Program.

Skills

• Technical expertise in radiological work controls, waste characterization and shipment, dosimetry, release of radioactive material, instrumentation, count room and program assessment.
• Regulatory knowledge and understanding of ALARA principles.
• Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of the WIPP Radiation Protection Program.

Benefits

USD $137,969.10 - USD $248,373.90 /Yr.

Pay

USD $137,969.10 - USD $248,373.90 /Yr.

Schedule

N/A