Assistant Radiation Safety Officer - Groton / 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO) reports to the Supervisor of Radiation Safety. The ARSO, in conjunction with the Corporation's RSO, is responsible to ensure compliance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory and various state regulations pertaining to industrial Radiography Safety and various other programs. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain training/qualification in accordance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules and regulations Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 34.43 or Rules and Regulations for the control of Radiation State of Rhode Island 216-RICR-40-20-10.6.3. This includes 40 hours of formal classroom training in radiation safety fundamentals, detection instruments, industrial radiography equipment, and licensing/regulatory requirements. Proficiency in submarine drawing interpretation, math (inverse square law) and geometry for radiation boundary calculations, and 320 hours of OJT in gamma and X-Ray radiography are also required. The role requires the ability to obtain and retain an ASNT Industrial Radiographer Radiation Safety Program (IRRSP) Certification or equivalent, medically obtain and maintain a personnel dosimeter (TLD), and complete Radiation Safety Officer training, Radiation Safety Program Administrator training, Source Retrieval training, and Industrial radiography equipment maintenance training. Occasional travel between Groton and North Kingstown (approximately 10%) is associated with this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1+ years’ experience as a certified industrial radiographer OR a background in nuclear trade training or production
Must have the ability to medically obtain and maintain a personnel dosimeter (TLD)
Must be able to pass and maintain radiographer G qualification and radiation safety training
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance through the Department of War

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiation Safety.
1+ years’ experience as a certified industrial radiographer.
Current ASNT (American Society for Non-Destructive Test) IRRSP (Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel) certification or equivalent.
In lieu of IRRSP or equivalent certification, the Manager will consider alternatives when the applicant has appropriate training and/or experience in the field of ionizing radiation, and in addition, has adequate formal training with respect to the establishment and maintenance of a radiation safety protection program
Current Secret Clearance through the Department of War

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory and various state regulations pertaining to industrial Radiography Safety and various other programs.
Obtain and maintain training/qualification in accordance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules and regulations Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 34.43 or Rules and Regulations for the control of Radiation State of Rhode Island 216-RICR-40-20-10.6.3.
Complete 40 hours of formal classroom training in the fundamentals of radiation safety, radiation detection instruments, industrial radiography equipment used, and licensing and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate proficiency in submarine drawing interpretation.
Demonstrate proficiency with math (inverse square law) and geometry to facilitate calculation for radiation boundaries and radiography station/isotope layout.
Complete 320 hours OJT of gamma and X-Ray radiography related experience.
Obtain and retain an American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Industrial Radiographer Radiation Safety Program (IRRSP) Certification (written and practical exam - renewal every five years) or equivalent.
Medically obtain and maintain a personnel dosimeter (TLD).
Complete Radiation Safety Officer training.
Complete Radiation Safety Program Administrator training.
Complete Source Retrieval training.
Complete Industrial radiography equipment maintenance training.