Health Physics Technician, MFC
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Health Physics Technician to work in our Radiological Controls Operations department. Our team works a 4x10 (schedule options may vary between 4-10's, 4-12's, 5x5x4, or rotating shift schedule) located out of our Materials & Fuels Complex (MFC) desert site facility with every Friday off. You will report to Radiological Control Fields Manager. You will perform routine and special radiological control surveys of areas, materials, and personnel. Monitor shipments, disposal, and/or storage of radioactive materials. Calculate amount of time personnel may be safely exposed to radiation. Calibrate and maintain adequate inventories of portable and/or fixed radiation monitoring and personnel protective equipment. Review design, procurement, and/or work authorization documents for accuracy and completeness concerning safety requirements. Identify potential problem areas and apply necessary corrective measures. Perform material/fabrication/installation inspections to verify safety requirements are met. Responsibilities Include: Provide radiological work coverage, radiological work/practices oversight and mentoring\: enforce radiological control requirements, ensure ALARA principles are followed during work and respond to radiological emergencies. Apply a basic knowledge of different radiological control principles, procedures, requirements, and related instrumentation sufficient to monitor for radiation, contamination and airborne radioactivity in the workplace. Ensure compliance with radiological safety requirements. Ensure compliance with radiological safety requirements. Review, evaluate and comply with radiological work permits. Document and review when applicable, radiological surveys and radiological information in logs and survey maps. Provide input for radiation safety related improvements to facility procedures concerning radiation control and ALARA implementation. Recommend additional training or changes to radiological control procedures to correct deficiencies. Perform required radiological surveys for free release of materials; personnel surveys for contamination; surveys for contamination control, radiation control and worker exposure, airborne radioactivity control; and surveys to categorize waste for shipment. Issue "time out" and "stop-work" orders.
Requirements
- Level 2\: High School or equivalent and 18+ months of RadCon experience.
- Level 3\: High School or equivalent and 36+ months of RadCon experience.
- Must either be currently DOE Core qualified or successfully pass the DOE Core exam administered by BEA prior to start date.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain qualification as a INL Technician within 1 year of start date.
- Technical/Vocational certification or formal course completion in Radiation Protection/Safety.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
- TDP\: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
Nice To Haves
- NRRPT for Senior Role is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide radiological work coverage, radiological work/practices oversight and mentoring\: enforce radiological control requirements, ensure ALARA principles are followed during work and respond to radiological emergencies.
- Apply a basic knowledge of different radiological control principles, procedures, requirements, and related instrumentation sufficient to monitor for radiation, contamination and airborne radioactivity in the workplace.
- Ensure compliance with radiological safety requirements.
- Review, evaluate and comply with radiological work permits.
- Document and review when applicable, radiological surveys and radiological information in logs and survey maps.
- Provide input for radiation safety related improvements to facility procedures concerning radiation control and ALARA implementation.
- Recommend additional training or changes to radiological control procedures to correct deficiencies.
- Perform required radiological surveys for free release of materials; personnel surveys for contamination; surveys for contamination control, radiation control and worker exposure, airborne radioactivity control; and surveys to categorize waste for shipment.
- Issue "time out" and "stop-work" orders.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
