Health Physics/Radiation Control Tech

Longenecker & Associates•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Health Physics/Radiation Control Technician to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. The Health Physics/Radiation Control Technician monitors, collects results and records data to formulate recommendations on radioactive contaminants in the workplace environment. Understands and applies the appropriate meter and technique to use for radiological surveys for the uranium fuel cycle of various enrichments, types of feed sources, and binary metal. This includes expected daughter products, background radiation interference, isotopes that concentrate as a result of centrifuge processing, transuranic radionuclides, other hard to detect nuclides, chemicals, physical and biological agents in the environment and internal workplace.

Requirements

Accredited HP/IH training/certification (i.e. DOE core or INPO program) or maintain active registration through the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT); or 4+ years of Health Physics and Safety and/or Industrial Hygiene experience at a uranium facility (uranium enrichment, fuel fabrication, etc.).
Must possess and maintain a “Q” level security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

Responsibilities

Performs and documents radiation surveys, contamination surveys, airborne radioactivity, and chemical hazard surveys to characterize radiological conditions, support job-planning, job-coverage, post-job surveys, detect changes in conditions, release from radiological control areas, unrestricted off-site material removal, and radiological shipping surveys.
Performs, understands and applies technical activities in support of the Health Physics programs.
Collects and records data using Health Physics equipment to monitor personnel and work areas for existence of and extent of hazard.
Using math and tools such as spreadsheets, converts the raw readings from radiological surveys to meaningful units for radiation protection purposes. This includes but is not limited to beta dose rates, contamination levels in dpm/100cm2, airborne concentration in μCi/ml and percent DAC.
Recognizes and takes the appropriate action when radiological conditions are outside the pre-defined safety envelope as may be described in a radiation work permit, per radiological postings, safety or other unanticipated situations.
May be required to work shift work or extended hours.
Conducts Health Physics Hygiene related training for peers as well as site personnel.
Implement radiological program procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Control and maintain HP instruments including but not limited to inventory, performing or shipping offsite for periodic calibrations and maintenance, and performing daily use calibrations.
Review and provide guidance on work documents (e.g., work packages, test plans/instructions, procedures) pertaining work that has radiological hygiene hazards.