Deputy Radiation Protection Operations Representative(On-Site)

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Ridge, NY

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Radiological Control Division provides radiological expertise through field-deployed technical personnel. It maintains an accredited personnel monitoring service, an instrumentation and calibration facility, and expertise in radiological engineering and nuclear materials management. A Radiation Protection Operations (RPO) Deputy Representative/Radiological Engineer (RPOR/RE) is a field deployed professional member of the ES&H Directorate with the responsibility of assisting their assigned line organizations with the effective development and implementation of the site wide Radiological Control and ES&H program(s). Specifically, our professionals are certified and provide the expertise required for maintaining and protecting the radiological safety and health of BNL employees, the public and the environment.

Requirements

• BS degree in Health Physics, Radiological/Nuclear Engineering, or closely related technical field or equivalent education/certification in specialized radiological/nuclear operations and (3) three years of closely related work experience implementing radiation protection programs.
• Working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, DOE Orders, Guides, Standards, and NCRP/ANSI standards that provide guidance and requirements for radiation protection programs.
• Experience with evaluation of line organization radiological work activities, including field experience.
• DOE-STD-1107-97, reading and comprehension skills are necessary for radiation safety training, strong verbal and written communications skills are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Current registration with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT).
• Seven years relevant experience.
• Experience implementing DOE radiological protection standards and Federal regulations on occupational radiation protection (i.e., 10CFR835, Occupational Radiation Protection Rule or 10 CFR 20 at NRC or Agreement State Licensees.
• Supervision of Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs); evaluation of line organization radiological work activities; and preparation of radiological work permits, with an emphasis on providing solutions-oriented services for achievement of mission objectives.
• Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1.

Responsibilities

• Assignment of radiological control duties to RCTs in support of line organization facilities.
• Maintenance of radiological survey program for all assigned facilities.
• Perform field Radiological Control Technician (RCT duties) as appropriate.
• Guide/mentor less experienced professionals.
• Evaluation of line organization radiological work activities, developing radiological work permits, with an emphasis on providing solutions-oriented services for achievement of science mission objectives.
• Develop and implement plans, administrative, and engineering controls to minimize environmental impact of work, which includes applying pollution prevention and waste minimization techniques.
• Serve as a subject area technical expert for assigned topics
• Support the resolution of corrective actions and assist in the investigation of radiological incidents

Benefits

• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation.
• A comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees