Senior Health Physicist 03968 NWP

North Wind Group • Moab, UT

102d

About The Position

The Senior Project Health Physicist is responsible for leadership and oversight of the Moab UMTRA Project Radiation Protection (RP) Program and the Radiological Verification Program. Both programs implement various federal regulations and DOE requirements and apply to the Moab and Crescent Junction (CJ) sites. In addition to direct support of the Moab UMTRA Project this position will assist with North Wind business development/proposal efforts and provide professional-level Health Physics support and oversight of other projects as requested.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Health Physics or related field.
• Certification in Comprehensive Health Physics by the American Board of Health Physics (CHP).
• At least 10 years of experience in implementation and oversight of DOE Radiation Protection programs in compliance with 10 CFR 835.
• At least 10 years of experience in radiological decommissioning and remediation projects.
• Experience in using the RESRAD computer code.
• Experience implementing the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM).
• Experience with addressing comments to assist agencies (DOE, NRC, EPA, etc.) to approve plans, procedures, applications and other technical submittals.
• Experience with business development, including interpreting Request for Proposal language and writing proposals.

Nice To Haves

• MS degree in health physics or related field preferred.
• Additional safety-related certifications (CIH, CSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the Radiation Protection Program and Verification Program for two different work locations.
• Provide professional Health Physics support and advice to the Program Manager and Operations to assist the project reaching production goals while remaining compliant with federal regulations.
• Perform and document inspections, assessments and oversight of various aspects of the Radiation Protection and Verification programs and associated field work.
• Ensure the Verification Program is implemented in compliance with the Program and implementing procedures, and that the program complies with 40 CFR 192.
• Ensure the Radiation Protection Program is implemented in compliance with the Program and implementing procedures, and that the program complies with 10 CFR 835.
• Train and mentor Radiation Protection and Verification personnel.
• Review and approve results of lab and field gamma spectroscopy analyses of soil for the Verification Program.
• Provide presentations to project personnel, DOE and the public on various aspects of the Radiation Protection and Verification programs.
• Work closely with the Moab UMTRA Project Closure Manager to plan and implement verification activities.
• Author programs, procedures, technical documents, reports and applications for review/approval by DOE, NRC, or other agencies.
• Work collaboratively with Operations personnel at both sites to assist production while remaining compliant with the RP and Verification Programs.
• Perform technical review and approval of RP and Verification Programs and procedures.
• Review and approve the Quarterly Environmental Radiological Monitoring Report.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees