Radiation Officer & Safety Manager

ECS Ltd•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

As a Radiation Officer & Safety Manager, you have a passion for implementing safety programs and enforcing policies. You are comfortable with OSHA guidelines and best practices as they pertain to safety. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself – but bring others along with you. You get the “big” picture and want to contribute accordingly – and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Satisfactory completion of an approved Radiation Safety course, USDOT Hazardous Materials Transportation course and 8-Hour Radiation Safety Officer training course
3-5 years of experience as a Safety Officer with duties to include a safety program implementation and enforcement, incident documentation and investigation, personnel training, and documentation
5-7 years of experience working in a construction-related environment, other experience related to ECS' scope of services
7+ years of experience as Authorized User of portable moistre density gauges in a construction related environment; 5+ years of experience as a Radiation Safety Officer with a licensee of portable moisture density gauges
Experience with Regulatory enforcement, contest process and procedures, organizational development techniques, and Behavior Based Safety Programs

Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation of the Health & Safety [H&S] program, and the Radiation Safety Program
Prepare Activity Hazard Analyses and training classes
Conduct periodic site visits to offices and project sites to monitor and assess implementation of the ECS H&S Program
Ensure active participation in scheduled safety audits and Behavior Based Safety Observations
Review incident investigations and/or conduct more detailed investigations when necessary
Conduct Root Cause Analysis in accordance with the H&S Incident Analysis Reporting process
Attend OSHA and other citation hearings and along with operations management, will provide consultation on process and support ways to limit company losses
Develop a proactive position for Clients, Project Partners, and Regulatory outreach
Work with Corporate/Regional Management to ensure safety goals and objectives are aligned with ECS’ Corporate Safety Program
Ensure that management is apprised of and updated on all serious incidents that require medical treatment beyond basic first aid
Prepare and present to management a monthly safety summary report that summarizes safety incidents, observations, audits, and training in their respective subsidiary
Prepare and present to management a monthly safety summary report that summarizes radiation safety incidents, observations, audits, and training in their respective subsidiary
Ensure the office is complying with applicable regulations involving the use or transportation of radioactive material or radiation-producing devices
Work with Local, Corporate, and Regional Management to ensure subsidiary and office radiation safety goals and objectives are in accordance with the ECS Corporate Radiation Safety program
Review radiation field audits and ensure offices meet audit goals
RSO in incident management in the event of a loss, theft, or damage to any device that contains radioactive materials
Ensure that management is apprised of and updated on all radiation incidents
Investigate incidents and recommend changes in practices related to radiation safety and support the ECS radiation safety initiatives
Attend regulatory hearings as necessary and support methods to limit Office and Corporate liability
Attend professional development and educational seminars and conferences related to radiation safety as assigned by Corporate Services. May require overnight travel
Perform other duties related to loss prevention and employee safety as assigned
You may be responsible for interviewing field technician candidates, hiring and assisting with their training both in the class and out in the field
Responsibilities may include planning, organizing, and conducting training activities
Other duties as assigned