Centrus Energy Corp.

Radiation Safety Officer

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

About This Job

What You Will be Doing:

This position manages sitewide radiation protection programs and personnel to ensure compliance with a Radioactive Material License issued by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Key Deliverables:

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Serve as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in support of the site Radioactive Material License

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Provide overall direction and supervision of the work duties of Health Physics Technicians

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Assign and direct Health Physics Technicians to perform field activities and uses their radiological survey data to compare against the documented requirements to determine if controls are being implemented

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Review, approve and support implementation of all requested site Radioactive Material License amendment requests

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Ensure compliance with site Radioactive Material License and supporting documentation by developing and maintaining site radiological and licensing related training

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Review and approve site radiological surveys and ensure records of surveys are properly managed.

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Maintain radiological program procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

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Manage site radiation and contamination monitoring programs to ensure radiological exposures to the public are below state limits are As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)

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Investigate exposures or incidents identified through monitoring programs or other means

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In the absence of Health Physics/Radiological Controls Technicians, perform source checks on radiological instrumentation, area routine surveys and radiological free release of material

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In the absence of Industrial Hygiene Technicians, perform field monitoring for industrial hygiene related hazards/conditions

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Support the facility in resolution of complex safety issues

Assist with other Regulatory Organization duties and responsibilities as needed

* We’d Love to Hear from People Who:

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Associates Degree in Biological or Physical Science fields or combined equivalent of related education and experience

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10 years’ experience developing programs and/or supporting activities in a chemical or radiological environment

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Currently possess or successfully complete DOE Radiological Controls Technician (RCT) Fundamental Academic Certification or equivalent

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Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” level security clearance.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

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10 years’ combined experience managing or supervising radiological programs/personnel or activities conducted in a radiological environment

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Experience at a uranium enrichment or processing facility (uranium enrichment, fuel fabrication, etc.)

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Previous experience as an RSO in an NRC Agreement State

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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety and Health, Biological or Physical Science fields or combined equivalent of related education and experience

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Successfully completed an approved Health Physics Academic Training (e.g., DOE Core, Centrus); equivalent accredited continuing training from a utility (e.g., an INPO program); or maintain active registration through the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT)

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Experience with Industrial Hygiene (IH) programs and associated equipment

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a DOE security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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