Health Physics Tehcnician

About the Role

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Health Physics Technician, to work within our Health Physics team, located in Torrey Pines.

Responsibilities

• Collects and evaluates a variety of radiological and/or environmental samples from employees, air, land, and equipment.
• Contributes to the evaluation, implementation, and control of the company's hazardous and/or radioactive waste programs and procedures.
• May participate in recommending and implementing procedures for inspections, emergency response, waste handling, and waste disposal.
• Assists with duties related to handling of radioactive or mixed waste.
• May work with external services provider to coordinate proper packaging, pick-up, and disposal of radioactive or mixed waste.
• Utilizes understanding and wide application of radiological safety concepts and principles, as well as radioactive waste packaging and manifesting, plus appropriate regulations (i.e. NRC 10CFR20, EPA 40CFR, California CCR Title 22, and DOT radiological and mixed waste shipment requirements).
• May evaluate work sites, collects appropriate samples, and conducts radiological surveys to monitor and/or control personnel radiation exposures, environmental releases, and surface-type contaminants.
• Maintains and updates a variety of electronic and/or hard copy records and files to ensure maintenance of industry standards and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains a working knowledge of radiological and/or environmental health standards, practices, and equipment.
• Maintains awareness of federal, state, local, and industry hazardous waste and/or radioactive waste regulations.
• Utilizes MS Suite and other applications.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Typically requires an associate's degree in nuclear technology, environmental health, or related field and six or more years of progressively complex experience. Additional working experience in radiological safety or environmental health may be substituted in lieu of education.

Required Skills

• The ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
• The ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of difficult problems.
• Good communication, documentation, interpersonal skills.
• General computer skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Pay

Salary range: 79,150 - 120,880