Rad Protection Supv chez UCOR

Classification Title:

Rad Protection Supervisor

Grade:

25 – 26 (Depending on Experience)

Requisition No.:

2576

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

ORNL

Organization:

Safety and Security Officer

Department:

Cleanup Enterprises

Project Assignment:

ORNL D&D

Posting Date:

9/11/2025

Closing Date:

9/18/2025

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

• Demonstrates commitment to UCOR vision and core values
• Participates in work planning and execution to ensure safety and compliance
• Supports company programs for Radiological Control
• Supports the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS)
• Accountability for the safety of workers, the public and the environment
• Ensures radiological compliance of assigned work activities
• Ensures sound radiation protection principles/practices are incorporated into all work activities

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Grade 25:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, Nuclear Technology, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health or closely related field and 7 + years of experience in Radiation Protection, including at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory position; or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.  NRRPT Certification strongly preferred.

Level Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for ensuring radiological compliance in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations and meeting all Radiological Control requirements. 
• Ensures Radiological Protection Technician’s (RPT) safely implement UCOR safety policies, procedures and programs including implementation of the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) and 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program, on assigned projects.  
• Supports execution of project work scope as assigned and provides oversight to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, DOE Orders and other related requirements.
• Supervises RPT's and ensures sound radiation protection practices are accomplished in support of Production Operations activities. 
• Provides leadership for ensuring the requisite level of conduct of operations, safety management program implementation, and radiological compliance in the planning and execution of these activities. 
• Provides radiological control leadership and coordination for major project activities supporting accomplishment of critical milestones. Participates in work planning and execution to ensure safety and compliance. 
• Implements company programs for Radiological Control. Implements and supports the Integrated Safety Management System. 
• Supports worker involvement in safety and process improvement programs. 
• Conducts management observations and assessments for safety, Radiological Control and procedural compliance.
• Provide day-to-day direction to rad techs. 
• Demonstrate commitment to UCOR’s Vision and core values
• Participates in work planning and execution to ensure safety and compliance
• Implements company programs for Radiological Control
• Implements the Integrated Safety Management System
• Support worker involvement in safety and process improvement programs
• Conducts management observations and assessments for safety, RadCon, and procedural compliance
• Provides and manages trained and qualified Health Physics Technicians
• Support the UCOR ALARA program
• Accountability for safety of workers, the public and the environment
• Facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
• Provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge, accomplish tasks, or solve problems
• Set high standards of performance for self and others
• Interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
• Maintaining and promoting social, ethical, and organizational norms in conducting internal and external business activities
• Ensure sound radiation protection principles/practices are incorporated into work activities.
• Report to the Project Radiological Protection Manager/designee for day-to-day direction and functionally report to the UCOR Safety and Health Manager.
• Function as the point of accountability for Rad performance in assigned areas.
• Meet schedule and budget for assigned responsibilities and tasks.
• Maintain training, required reading and any qualification requirements current.
• Communicate regularly to direct reports pertinent to information needed to implement ESH Programs in a consistent, compliant, and timely manner. 
• Support the LEAN Program by identifying and working to eliminate waste from work processes.

Grade 26:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, Nuclear Technology, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health or closely related field and 10+ years of experience in Radiation Protection, including at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory position; or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.  NRRPT Certification strongly preferred.

Level Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for ensuring radiological compliance in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations and meeting all Radiological Control requirements. 
• Ensures Radiological Protection Technician’s (RPT) safely implement UCOR safety policies, procedures and programs including implementation of the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) and 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program, on assigned projects.  
• Supports execution of project work scope as assigned and provides oversight to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, DOE Orders and other related requirements.
• Supervises RPT's and ensures sound radiation protection practices are accomplished in support of Production Operations activities. 
• Provides leadership for ensuring the requisite level of conduct of operations, safety management program implementation, and radiological compliance in the planning and execution of these activities. 
• Provides radiological control leadership and coordination for major project activities supporting accomplishment of critical milestones. Participates in work planning and execution to ensure safety and compliance. 
• Implements company programs for Radiological Control. Implements and supports the Integrated Safety Management System. 
• Supports worker involvement in safety and process improvement programs. 
• Conducts management observations and assessments for safety, Radiological Control and procedural compliance.
• Provide day-to-day direction to rad techs. 
• Demonstrate commitment to UCOR’s Vision and core values
• Participates in work planning and execution to ensure safety and compliance
• Implements company programs for Radiological Control
• Implements the Integrated Safety Management System
• Support worker involvement in safety and process improvement programs
• Conducts management observations and assessments for safety, RadCon, and procedural compliance
• Provides and manages trained and qualified Health Physics Technicians
• Support the UCOR ALARA program
• Accountability for safety of workers, the public and the environment
• Facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
• Provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge, accomplish tasks, or solve problems
• Set high standards of performance for self and others
• Interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
• Maintaining and promoting social, ethical, and organizational norms in conducting internal and external business activities
• Ensure sound radiation protection principles/practices are incorporated into work activities.
• Report to the Project Radiological Protection Manager/designee for day-to-day direction and functionally report to the UCOR Safety and Health Manager.
• Function as the point of accountability for Rad performance in assigned areas.
• Meet schedule and budget for assigned responsibilities and tasks.
• Maintain training, required reading and any qualification requirements current.
• Communicate regularly to direct reports pertinent to information needed to implement ESH Programs in a consistent, compliant, and timely manner. 
• Support the LEAN Program by identifying and working to eliminate waste from work processes.

Relocation:

☐ YES

☒ NO

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1:      Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2:      Only web applications will be considered.

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