Radiation Safety Technician (#4036241)

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Radiation Safety Technician in Huntsville AL to provide technical support in radiation safety systems safety and occupational health hazard analysis related to Department of Defense (DoD) commodities including aircraft and missile systems/components. This position supports radiation safety operations through the review of technical data site surveys inspections and regulatory compliance activities associated with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) site license management. The selected candidate will assist in ensuring the safe transport handling storage maintenance and overhaul of radiation-producing or radiologically controlled components at military depot and maintenance facilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of radiation safety principles hazard analysis compliance inspections and human factors considerations as they apply to military or industrial systems.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners each share in the commitment to deliver safe reliable and innovative Analysis Planning & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations build employee pride of ownership and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support in radiation safety and safety/health hazard analysis for DoD aircraft and missile systems components and related commodities.
• Assist in the review and evaluation of test data technical reports and engineering documentation related to radiation safety and systems safety.
• Support NRC site license management activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for the transport handling storage and maintenance of radiological components.
• Conduct or support radiological site surveys inspections and assessments at depot overhaul maintenance and operational sites.
• Evaluate work environments procedures and maintenance practices for compliance with applicable radiation protection occupational safety and health standards.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing radiation-related hazards and recommending mitigation or corrective actions.
• Provide technical input regarding human factors engineering associated with radiation exposure radiation safety procedures and personnel interaction with aircraft and missile systems/components.
• Support investigations documentation and follow-up actions related to radiation safety findings incidents or compliance concerns.
• Coordinate with safety personnel engineers program offices maintenance personnel and regulatory stakeholders to support safe mission operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to surveys inspections compliance reviews and radiation safety program activities.
• Support the development implementation and continuous improvement of radiation safety procedures training materials and compliance processes.

Required Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma
• 2-5 years of related experience is
• Bachelors Degree is preferred
• NRRPT Certification is highly desired

Security Clearance Requirement:

• A SECRET level clearance

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Requires ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers management and customers

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <10%

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision make rational decisions and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

*** This Position is Contingent upon Contract Award***

EOE/Veterans/Disabled

A-P-T Research Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with A-P-T Research Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age color disability ethnicity gender identity or expression genetic information national origin military status participation in protected activity (such as requesting job-protected leave or some covered accommodation) pregnancy protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave) race religion sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. A-P-T Research Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

IC