Expert Analyst/Scientist Physicist

Essential Duties

• Install, repair, calibrate, commission NDA waste assay systems.
• Operate NDA waste assay systems.
• Analyze data and prepare and submit NDA results reports.
• Perform Independent Technical Review (ITR) of data.
• Perform Expert Analysis (EA) of data.
• Disposition of non-conformances for NDA measurements.
• NDA oversight.
• Consult on NDA matters with various facility departments and organizations such as nuclear safety, safeguards, nuclear materials control and accountability, waste characterization, waste disposal, production operations.

Additional Duties

• Perform field measurements and field assessments.
• Mentor Associate Scientists and Operators.
• NDA system maintenance.

Essential Requirements

• Proficient in waste system theory and operation.
• Knowledge in several of the following: physics, chemistry, statistics, electronics, engineering, health physics, quality assurance, and nuclear safety.
• Expertise in communication and drafting of reports for customer use.
• Proficient in computer based waste analysis programs.
• Expertise in one or more NDA technique.
• Proficient in operation of NDA systems.

Additional Requirements

• Able to work in extreme temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Capable of successfully completing contractor/customer required training.
• Capable of maintaining work site access requirements.

Education

B.S. in Physical Science or Engineering or 10 equivalent years of experience in the NDA field can substitute for minimum education requirement.

Experience

5 years of NDA related experience.