RSO I

About the role

The Radiation Safety Officer I works with all levels of the organization to ensure the delivery of world-class quality services to the region’s clients. This position will work closely with the Regional/Corporate Radiation Safety as well as the Division Manager and Operations Manager to ensure that corporate goals and objectives for the radiation programs are met. The RSO I supports the company’s radiation safety program by assisting with the monitoring, handling, and control of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment under supervision. This role performs radiation surveys, maintains exposure records, and ensures compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements. The RSO I helps train personnel in safe work practices, maintains inventory and calibration records, and supports inspections or audits. This entry-level position focuses on developing foundational knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulatory compliance, and workplace protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources to ensure appropriate safety equipment is used, carry out radiation safety training where required, and conduct radiation safety audits on a regular basis.
• Ensure compliance with Radiation Safety and environmental programs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and IATA regulations at the respective Acuren facility.
• Audit on-the-job radiation safety performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Monitor radiographic operations and the use of all procedures in the specific area of responsibility through audits, inspections, and other oversight techniques.
• Provide training and guidance in adherence to the radiation safety program in the local office.
• Conduct hands-on training for 40-hour Radiation Safety for Assistant Radiographers (A/R’s).
• Handle shipping and retrieval of sources.
• Perform quarterly inspection of cranks and guide tubes; send cranks out annually for maintenance.
• Calibrate dosimetry and survey meters.
• Manage RSO duties for one office.
• May perform radiography in the field as needed.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Level II IRRSP certification required.
• Current Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) certification.
• Familiarity with applicable License(s), the Operating and Emergency Manual (ROEM), NRC and applicable State Regulations, and appropriate sections of 49 CFR Transportation.
• Four years of full-time experience as a Radiographer.
• Training in source retrieval and equipment maintenance.
• Training on establishing and maintaining a Radiation Protection Program.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Local to Tulsa, OK area or willing to relocate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• 401K Plan.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.

About the company

Acuren is a trusted, single-source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck, and condition-based monitoring services. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.