Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

• In collaboration with the Radiation Safety Committee and management team supports radiation safety plans to ensure conformance with regulatory and company requirements that align with business and functional needs
• In collaboration with the RSO
  • Develops implements and maintains radiation safety policies procedures and programs
  • Leads the Radiation Safety Committee
  • Leads emergency response as required for the radiological facilities and participates in the upkeep and training of emergency response plans
• Collaborates closely with the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team to assure alignment between radiation safety and EH&S policies and procedures
• Responsible for supporting and participating in communications and audits with NRC and state regulatory bodies regarding radioactive material or x-ray producing machines.
• Serves as a technical radiation safety resource for the management team
• Effectively builds and maintains collaborative relations with colleagues and radiation workers.
• Coaches all levels of the organization on the benefits of a Safety First culture

• Bachelors degree in nuclear engineering health physics physics or other related technical field
• 4 years of professional experience in nuclear engineering health physics radiation safety or related field
• 4 years working in an NRC (or equivalent) regulated environment
• 2 years experience as assistant RSO
• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization appreciates the history of current state know how and when to make suggestions as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
• Understands your own communication and learning styles can assess others styles and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
• Displays excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Possesses strong organizational and project management skills for self and teams
• Develops and maintains good relationships gains the confidence of others and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk

• Masters degree or PhD in Nuclear Engineering Health Physics physics or related technical field
• 7 years of professional experience in nuclear engineering health physics radiation safety or related field
• 7 years working in an NRC (or equivalent) regulated environment
• 4 years leading NRC and/or state licensing activities including preparation and submission of new license or license amendments
• 4 years serving as RSO at facility that contains solid and dispersible forms of radioactive material and x-ray producing machines
• Proven experience in enforcing regulatory requirements and compliance standards and passing regulatory inspections without major findings

• Full-time position.
• The companys standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6a 6p with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
• This position will have regular working hours during M F with an expectation of adjusting to working outside of the standard operating hours as needed
• The Radiation Safety Officer will be part of a rotating team that holds a 24/7 emergency hot-line to respond to emergencies
• Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area
• Travel between locations is expected in the role

Required Experience:

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