Nuclear Test Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will provide radiological oversight and technical direction to work conducted at the Groton Shipyard and Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at the New London SUBASE. They will collaborate daily with Nuclear Operations, Nuclear Test, Audit & Assessment, Radiological Controls personnel, Nuclear Engineering as well as other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant activities, local customer representatives (NRRO, RPCO, SUPSHIP), Squadron and Ship's Force.

Requirements

Radiological Engineer and Radiation Worker in accordance with NAVSEA 389-0288
Shipper of radioactive material in accordance with 49 CFR DOT
Mixed Waste Designator
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 5 years of directly related technical experience
Able to obtain and maintain full secret clearance with allowance for interim secret clearance prior to job start date
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with engineering, management, and trades personnel
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as both a leader and contributor
Ability to be self-directed and self-critical

Nice To Haves

DOT hazardous and / or radioactive materials shipping certification
Prior experience interfacing with engineering, operations, program management and customer representatives (Navy personnel, Naval Reactors, KAPL, etc.)
BS Degree or higher within Engineering discipline or equivilent technical degree

Responsibilities

Preparation and completion of radioactive shipments in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations
Receipt of radioactive material shipments in accordance with DOT regulations
Interaction with outside contractors and agencies regarding regulations and waste disposal requirements
Confirmation of compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), The Toxic Substance Control Acti (TSCA), and the Clean Air Act with regards to waste disposition, storage, and disposal
Adherence to and enforcement of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) standards and requirments for radioactive material/ waste shipnts and other radiological work
Coordination with other departments and NNPP shipyards to maintain and improve corporate radiological controls procedures, promote innovation, and implement process improvement initiatives
Compliance with procedures and retention of records
Development and review of methods and procedures to ensure radiological controls adhere to established NNPP principles
Preparation of radiological controls agreements, maintenance of the radiological status of ships or facilities, and assistance in the development of exposure estimates and shielding goals
Investigation, prevention, and mitigation of radiological problems