RADIATION SAFETY ANALYST 1 - 3RD SHIFT

About the Role

Evaluates, implements, and controls the company's radioactive waste management programs and procedures to protect against radiation hazards. Recommends and develops policies for inspection standards, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, waste handling, and disposal services. Controls personnel radiation exposures, environmental releases, and surface-type contaminants. Stays abreast of federal, state, local, and industry radiation protection regulations and ensures that radiation levels are in compliance with standards. May develop and direct radiation training and monitoring programs.

Requirements

Must have one of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2-year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain IRRSP, a 3rd party certification, and must be able to pass a RAD Physical. Radiography experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists RSO Manager in the development of policies for safely utilizing a radiography source onboard commissioned Navy vessels and training facilities, within temporary area operations, in permanent radiography areas, and during emergency situations involving an irretrievable (hung-out) source.
• Assists in the development of policies for inspection standards, emergency procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Assists RSO Manager in the control and management of personnel radiation exposures.
• Coordinates shipping and receiving radioactive materials within DOT/NRC regulations.
• Maintains all associated radiography equipment and calibration.
• Monitors and controls exposure to personnel and the environment.
• Stays abreast of NRC and Virginia Radiation Health Department regulations and ensures that radiation levels and personnel exposures are in compliance with standards.
• Assists RSO Manager in the development and administration of K40 radiation safety training and safety monitoring programs.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $65,000.00 to $82,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With more than 25,000 employees, including skilled tradespeople, project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users, NNS collaborates at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.