Certified Health Physicist

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Provide oversight of solid / liquid / gaseous effluent radiochemical isotopic assessment for plant systems and environmental compliance.
• Provide oversight of the sampling and analysis of both radiological and non-radiological effluent monitoring, environmental monitoring / sampling of gas / water / oil / waste systems.
• Interpret, document, trend and report results of radiological analyses.
• Provide oversight for the development and maintenance of procedures related to radiological and radiological effluents areas of responsibility.
• Provide oversight for the management of data (e.g. record, store and trend radiological data).
• Provide guidance to the staff and operating crews to maintain radiological controls within guidelines / limits; recommend corrective actions.
• Interface with regulatory bodies on radiological.
• Provide technical radiological assistance to the RP/Chemistry Manager, RPM, Chemistry Superintendent and RP/Chemistry Staff.
• Provide technical oversight for the administration, maintenance, calibration, functional and quality control checks on radiological, analytical instrumentation and radioactive sources.
• Oversees the daily operations of a radiation safety program to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Energy (DOE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Provide technical assistance as required for the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), American Nuclear Insurers (ANI).

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
• Certified by the American Board of Health Physics as a Certified Health Physicist.
• 6 years of professional Rad Protection Experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of transport and disposal procedures for safe handling of hazardous chemicals and/or radioactive materials.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
• Knowledge of radioactive materials inventory control, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and/or licensing requirements.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
• Ability to calibrate and operate radiation detection instruments.
• Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols.

Company Information

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