Health Physics Technician, MFC

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Health Physics Technician to work in our Radiological Controls Operations department. Our team works a 4x10 (schedule options may vary between 4-10s 4-12s 5x5x4 or rotating shift schedule) located out of our Materials & Fuels Complex (MFC) desert site facility with every Friday off. You will report to Radiological Control Fields Manager.

You will perform routine and special radiological control surveys of areas materials and personnel. Monitor shipments disposal and/or storage of radioactive materials. Calculate amount of time personnel may be safely exposed to radiation. Calibrate and maintain adequate inventories of portable and/or fixed radiation monitoring and personnel protective equipment. Review design procurement and/or work authorization documents for accuracy and completeness concerning safety requirements. Identify potential problem areas and apply necessary corrective measures. Perform material/fabrication/installation inspections to verify safety requirements are met.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide radiological work coverage radiological work/practices oversight and mentoring: enforce radiological control requirements ensure ALARA principles are followed during work and respond to radiological emergencies.
• Apply a basic knowledge of different radiological control principles procedures requirements and related instrumentation sufficient to monitor for radiation contamination and airborne radioactivity in the workplace. Ensure compliance with radiological safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with radiological safety requirements.
• Review evaluate and comply with radiological work permits.
• Document and review when applicable radiological surveys and radiological information in logs and survey maps.
• Provide input for radiation safety related improvements to facility procedures concerning radiation control and ALARA implementation. Recommend additional training or changes to radiological control procedures to correct deficiencies.
• Perform required radiological surveys for free release of materials; personnel surveys for contamination; surveys for contamination control radiation control and worker exposure airborne radioactivity control; and surveys to categorize waste for shipment.
• Issue time out and stop-work orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: High School or equivalent and 18 months of RadCon experience.
• Level 3: High School or equivalent and 36 months of RadCon experience.
• Must either be currently DOE Core qualified or successfully pass the DOE Core exam administered by BEA prior to start date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain qualification as a INL Technician within 1 year of start date.
• Technical/Vocational certification or formal course completion in Radiation Protection/Safety.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Experience:

• NRRPT for Senior Role is preferred

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($30.84 min - $50.87max) / Level 3 ($36.08 min - $59.52 max). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit stoop kneelbend work in confined spaces and work in an office and field environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity tokeyboard or type handle materials manipulate tools and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visualacuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical Dental Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

At this time BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.) including consular visas.

INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 6300 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

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