Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

BNH•San Marcos, TX

8d•$86,000 - $136,500•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is seeking an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer to support the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The role is part of an integrated team operating and maintaining United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The Assistant RSO supports the RSO in managing the radiation protection program and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and BNH’s Radioactive Materials License. The position assists with radiation safety policies, procedures, training, records, audits, radioactive-material shipping and transfer, personnel access controls, exposure monitoring, and regulatory coordination. The successful candidate helps maintain compliance with NRC Part 37 requirements and applicable state regulations, and enforces administrative controls and ALARA policies. Wearing PPE as directed by a supervisor and company policy is a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least nine years of experience in an industrial X-ray or non-destructive testing (NDT) laboratory environment; alternatively, an associate degree in NDT Technology, Industrial Technology, Electronics, or a related technical field and at least seven years of experience in the same laboratory environments.
Active Level II or higher NDT certification in Radiographic Testing (RT) in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A guidelines.
Five years of professional experience as a certified radiographer performing film interpretation.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the need to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.
Wear PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) training course or prior approval by an Agreement State or the NRC to serve as RSO for a material license.
Associate degree in engineering technology with curriculum in non-destructive testing and evaluation.
Current ASNT Industrial Radiation Safety Personnel (IRRSP) certification through The American Society of Nondestructive Testing.
Current Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for a material license.
Qualified and certifiable to Level II–III in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT-UTT), Radiographic Testing (RT-RAM/X-ray) with film interpretation, and Visual Testing (VT).
Experience reading Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) of mechanical systems.
Knowledge and experience with ASME B&PV Codes V and VIII Divisions 1 and 2, ASME B31.1, B31.3, and NBIC NB-23.
Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification through The American Welding Society.
Current API 510/570/653 certification through The American Petroleum Institute.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Careful attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing new policies and modifying existing policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Create and maintain auditable Radiation Safety Program records.
Ensure compliant receipt and transfer shipping of radioactive material.
Assist in creating or updating operating and emergency procedures required by federal and state regulations for industrial radiography using radioactive material.
Ensure only qualified and approved personnel access and use radioactive material for radiographic inspections within the X-ray Laboratory.
Conduct periodic unannounced personnel audits while radioactive material is in use and ensure radiographic equipment is inspected and calibrated as required.
Create or update plans and procedures associated with NRC Part 37 regulations and maintain records required by state regulations and NRC Part 37.
Audit records and files to identify non-compliance or opportunities for improvement.
Ensure personnel exposure-monitoring dosimetry is available and exposure records are maintained.
Liaise with the Tennessee Department of Radiological Health and the NRC regarding procurement, possession, storage, and use of radioactive material; provide input and assistance during state audits.
Ensure approved access personnel meet personnel-integrity requirements under NRC Part 37.
Assist in developing and delivering annual Radiation Safety Training and other required training, and ensure appropriate personnel complete it.
Wear PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Enforce administrative controls and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) policies.
Perform other duties as required.