Health PhysicsRadiation Control Technician

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Oak Ridge, TN - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MS Technology is seeking a Health Physics/Radiation Control Technician to support our client in Oak Ridge TN.

Summary
The Health Physics/Radiation Control Technician monitors collects results and records data to formulate recommendations on radioactive contaminants in the workplace environment. Understands and applies the appropriate meter and technique to use for radiological surveys for the uranium fuel cycle of various enrichments types of feed sources and binary metal. This includes expected daughter products background radiation interference isotopes that concentrate as a result of centrifuge processing transuranic radionuclides other hard to detect nuclides chemicals physical and biological agents in the environment and internal workplace.

Responsibilities
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
  • Performs and documents radiation surveys contamination surveys airborne radioactivity and chemical hazard surveys to characterize radiological conditions support job-planning job- coverage post-job surveys detect changes in conditions release from radiological control areas unrestricted off-site material removal and radiological shippingsurveys.
  • Performs understands and applies technical activities in support of the Health Physics programs.
  • Collects and records data using Health Physics equipment tomonitor personnel and work areas for existence of and extent ofhazard.
  • Using math and tools such as spreadsheets converts the raw readings from radiological surveys to meaningful units for radiation protection purposes. This includes but is not limited to beta dose rates contamination levels in dpm/100cm2 airborne concentration inμCi/ml and percentDAC.
  • Recognizes and takes the appropriate action when radiological conditions are outside the pre-defined safety envelope as may be described in aradiationwork permit per radiological postings safety or other unanticipated situations.
  • May be required to work shift work or extended hours.
  • Conducts Health Physics Hygiene related training for peers as well as site personnel.
  • Implement radiological program procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Control and maintain HP instruments including but not limited to inventory performing or shipping offsite for periodic calibrations and maintenance and performing daily use calibrations.
  • Review and provide guidance on work documents (e.g. work packages test plans/instructions procedures) pertaining work that has radiological hygiene hazards.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associates degree in Industrial Hygiene Safety and Health Biological or Physical Science fields. or combined equivalent of related education and experience such as DOE core INPO program or maintain active registration through the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists(NRRPT).
  • Accredited HP/IH training/certification (i.e. DOE core or INPO program) or maintain active registration through the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists(NRRPT); or
  • 4 years of Health Physics and Safety and/or Industrial Hygiene experience at a uranium facility (uranium enrichment fuel fabrication etc.).
  • Must possess and maintain a Q level securityclearance

Benefits:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance short/long-term disability life insurance 401(k) paid time off including holidays and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability please email:

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