Radiological Protection Inspector at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) · Aiken, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Aiken
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an Radiological Protection Inspector to join our team. The selected individual will provide full and independent workplace guidance and monitoring of all site activities involving radioactive materials.
Responsibilities
- Perform radiological control functions using instrumentation to detect and measure radiological conditions; frequently under poor field conditions, such as inadequate lighting and ventilation, and extreme temperatures.
- Work may involve climbing ladders and scaffolds, walking up/down several flights of stairs, and prolonged standing and walking.
- Conduct contamination and radiation surveys associated with radioactive material movements and transfers on-site, shipments off-site, and receipts from off-site.
- Conduct conditional and unconditional material release surveys.
- Use radioactivity sampling media such as disc smears, filter papers, and planchets.
- Perform routine observations and monitoring of radiologically controlled areas to verify there is no migration of contamination and that radiological controls, including postings, are adequate.
- Document all survey results.
- Recommend protective clothing and respiratory equipment requirements.
- Interpret monitoring instruments to calculate rates, dose, airborne radioactivity concentration and environmental release.
- Issue appropriate dosimeters.
- Check monitoring equipment to ensure proper operations.
- Audit personnel access into radiologically controlled areas.
- Provide technical guidance to management, less experienced personnel and employees performing work.
- Post radiological work areas with appropriate signs and barricades.
- Prepare air, water, soil, and surface smear samples and count activity in accordance with established procedures.
- Work from site policies, procedures, based off of experience and training with minimal guidance and instruction from supervision.
- Exercise radiological stop-work authority, if needed, when radiological conditions have changed or unforeseen hazards are encountered.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS (or Equiv) 4+ yrs of experience.
- Must have completed ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment and achieved the minimum scores: Workplace Observation=3, Locating Information =4 (Graphic Literacy), and Reading for Information =4 (Workplace Documents). Official results must be uploaded as a file attachment at the time the application is submitted online. Test scores must be within the last five years.
- Official documentation must be provided to the company for consideration of employment.
- Work may involve climbing ladders and scaffolds, walking up/down several flights of stairs, and prolonged standing and walking.
- Work may involve lifting up to 25lbs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred Previous Radiological Protection Experience of 15 years
Company
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
*Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
