RT Assistants - Burr Ridge, IL
About The Position
The Assistant Technician will assist the Level II NDE Technician with the designated NDT method activities while gaining experience and knowledge. This role involves supporting technicians with equipment setup and teardown, performing routine and preventive maintenance, calibrations, and general upkeep of equipment and facilities. The position also requires assisting with documentation and reports of services provided, and learning and adhering to company policies and procedures. Specific duties for those hired as an Assistant Radiographer or Radiographer Trainee include operating radiographic equipment only under direct supervision, maintaining constant surveillance and immediate control of equipment, securing equipment from unauthorized removal, preventing unauthorized personnel from entering restricted areas, and notifying safety management of incidents. Assistant Radiographers must also be capable of being certified as trustworthy and reliable per NRC criteria.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and respond to short notice work assignments which requires occasional out of town and overnight travel.
- Must be able to communicate with clients, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
- Proven ability to follow precise directions and procedures.
- Proven ability to adapt to an ever-changing schedule.
- Must possess a 40 hour Radiation Safety Course certificate of completion.
- Ability to read technical documents and engineering specifications is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- State Industrial Radiographer’s Card or IRRSP Card preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians with setting up and tearing down of equipment
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks, calibrations, and overall upkeep of equipment and facilities.
- Assist with proper documentation and reports of services provided.
- Learn and abide by company policies and procedures.
- May only operate radiographic equipment under the direct visual watch and supervision of a radiographer or radiographic instructor.
- Maintain constant surveillance and immediate control of industrial radiographic equipment at all times while it is use.
- Secure industrial radiographic equipment from unauthorized removal at all times, when not tended under constant surveillance and immediate control.
- Prevent all unauthorized personnel from being within the restricted area boundaries while industrial radiographic equipment is in use.
- Provide the required notification to appropriate safety management personnel in the event of an incident, and to provide assistance as needed.
- Capable of being certified as trustworthy and reliable per NRC criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
