Jr Health Physics Technician - UniTech

UniFirst•Oak Ridge, TN

10d

About The Position

UniTech is seeking a reliable and hardworking Jr. Health Physics Technician. ORSC's core business is the processing of Low-Level Radioactive Waste. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training. Pay & Benefits: On-the-job training + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses. What’s in it for you? Training : With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement. Career Mobility : We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Technology : UniFirst’s many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed. Community Culture : Our unique community culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Diversity : At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful. What you’ll be doing : Learn and maintain unrestricted radiological release surveys and techniques and provide detailed recordkeeping. Characterization of radioactive materials to determine disposal pathway using appropriate instrumentation. Ensure compliance with company, location, state and federal radiation safety policies and regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
High school and/or GED equivalent is required.
Ability to learn Canberra Genie 2k ISOCS modeling.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs in a non-climate-controlled building on a concrete floor
Prior experience working in Nuclear Power Facilities, DOE Laboratories, Other Radiological Licensed Facilities.
Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to operate equipment.
Possess a general knowledge in the use of a variety of radiation monitoring instruments.
Knowledgeable in the Periodic Table of the Elements and the Chart of the Nuclides.
Proficient in MS Ed Word.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Jr. HP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn and maintain unrestricted radiological release surveys and techniques and provide detailed recordkeeping.
Characterization of radioactive materials to determine disposal pathway using appropriate instrumentation.
Ensure compliance with company, location, state and federal radiation safety policies and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.