Radiological Protection Specialist

About the role

The Radiological Protection Specialist supports the growth and development of personnel through initial and proficiency training, mentors and coaches personnel, and ensures safe and compliant radiological practices.

Responsibilities

• Mentors personnel during instruction periods while coaching during observations of mockup and field activities.
• Coaches and instructs radiological protection personnel to ensure safe and compliant radiological practices and adherence to all Federal, State, Company, and Site requirements.
• Upgrades the quality of the radiological protection program by approving OJT qualifications, reviewing and approving facility specific training materials, and participating in training review committees as needed.
• Identifies improvement opportunities, implements process improvements, and evaluates radiological events.
• Communicates lessons learned.
• Works to grow personnel best practices in maintaining contamination at the source and minimizing exposure while executing tasks in higher exposure areas.
• Supports the onboarding and initial training of new radiological protection inspectors and acts as a mentor, coach, and instructor, focusing on the success of all personnel.
• Provides additional training on areas of emphasis to supplement SRNS training and tests SRMC personnel on knowledge retention.
• Observes and advises personnel on safe practices in the field.
• Assists in the management of personnel, encouraging engagement and active participation in the class.
• Offers counseling and instruction to help personnel better understand the material which forms the basis of their newly selected career.
• Ensures personnel follow the requirements of the Site's Radiological Controls (5Q) Manuals and other procedural instructions in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Teaches and refreshes personnel with portable survey instruments for probe and smear contamination surveys, exposure and airborne characterization.
• Conducts walkthroughs and surveillance of areas to monitor and enforce standards.
• Reviews radiation and contamination control survey documentation in support of habitability and job site safety programs.
• Communicates deficiencies noted in facility operations to management sponsors.
• Shares work experiences and practical examples to enhance awareness and connection between training and field activities.
• Provides administrative support as needed for interviews, classroom scheduling, and coordination, verifying time input and coding.
• Leads by example and demonstrates correct methods to employ when performing various and sometimes unfamiliar tasks.
• Coaches the process and defines best practices.
• Works on behalf of the Field Safety & Health organization while simultaneously working with SRNS Radiological Protection Training to ensure personnel are getting the instruction needed to be successful in SRMC facilities.
• Provides instrumentation support in education, remediation, and in formulating training aids to help ensure the success of personnel.
• Creates and validates packages on various topics and identifies when additional emphasis is needed for field personnel.
• Provides direction of HR orientation and aligns regulatory training with medical evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiological Protection, Health Physics, Safety, Health, Industrial Hygine, Environmental Engineering or related science and related experience.
• High School Diploma/GED or Associates degree and related experience.
• A flexible schedule to provide off-shift observations, coaching, and support.
• Familiarity with SRS Radiological Protection practices and policies.
• Previous experience supervising or leading Radiological Protection Inspectors and/or First Line Managers.
• Experience as a Radiological Protection Inspector.
• Experience compiling, preparing, and presenting Radiological Protection (S&H) material to multiple management levels.
• Familiarity with STAR database, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Drill/Exercise Controller Qualified.
• On the Job Training (OJT) Trainer/Evaluator.

Qualifications

• Must have a flexible schedule to provide off-shift observations, coaching, and support.
• Familiarity with SRS Radiological Protection practices and policies.
• Previous experience supervising or leading Radiological Protection Inspectors and/or First Line Managers.
• Experience as a Radiological Protection Inspector.
• Experience compiling, preparing, and presenting Radiological Protection (S&H) material to multiple management levels.
• Familiarity with STAR database, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Drill/Exercise Controller Qualified.
• On the Job Training (OJT) Trainer/Evaluator.

Skills

• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Company, and Site requirements.
• Proficiency with portable survey instruments and radiation control procedures.
• Experience with SRNS training and testing.
• Ability to lead by example and define best practices.

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan - 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions.
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program.
• Health Savings Account.
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand.
• Dental Coverage.
• Vision Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays.
• Life and Accident Coverage.
• Disability Coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

$94,524.00/Yr.

Schedule

$170,076.00/Yr. Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

Company Information

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.

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