Waste Mgmt Non-Destruct Assay Eng PR II

Idaho Environmental Coalition • Idaho Falls, ID

13h • $98,575 - $154,030 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides oversight of non-destructive assay (NDA) activities associated with transuranic (TRU) waste and low-level / mixed low-level waste (LLW/MLLW) at the Radioactive Waste Management Complex (RWMC) as a Non-Destructive Assay Expert Technical Reviewer (ETR) within the Waste Management TRU Program Organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related physical science or engineering with 4 years relevant NDA experience and 2 years nuclear experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to qualify as an NDA Independent Technical Reviewer and NDA Expert Technical Reviewer.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in physical science or engineering.
• Experience using Gamma Spectroscopy software, such as Canberra/Miron Technologies NDA 2000/Genie 2000, Ortec Maestro/GammaVision, MGA or FRAM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and expert technical reviews of NDA systems, procedures, and data analysis to ensure compliance with established protocols, standards (e.g., ANSI/ISO), and regulatory requirements.
• Provide recommendations for improving NDA techniques, processes, and system reliability.
• Review, revise, and approve technical procedures including operating procedures, calibration procedures, validation procedures, and quality assurance documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review Real-Time Radiography (RTR) recordings to identify items requiring detailed modeling, including those needing density and matrix corrections.
• Independently perform ISOCS modeling for specific waste configurations to optimize measurement efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee calibration, certification, operation, and assist in troubleshooting of NDA instruments, including RBAS (Retrieval Box Assay System), ISOCS (In Situ Object Counting Systems), SGRS (SWEPP Gamma-Ray Spectrometer), WAGS (Waste Assay Gamma-Ray Spectrometer), and DAS (Drum Assay Systems).
• Support instrument operations to ensure accurate and reliable performance across all NDA systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations organizations to diagnose and resolve instrument or performance issues.
• Support software validation and testing in support of the NDA systems.
• Calculate measurement control data and review and approve control charts to detect trends or anomalies impacting measurement quality.
• Validate NDA measurement data and batch data reports in the Waste Tracking System (WTS) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Perform validation of data generated by NDA systems to ensure measurement quality and compliance.
• Review NDA activities for adherence to DOE, EPA, and WIPP Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC).
• Support audits by DOE, EPA, and other regulatory bodies, including preparation and on-site participation.
• Support implementation of criticality safety controls and criticality working requirements related to NDA and waste characterization activities.
• Mentor and train junior personnel and independent technical reviewers in NDA operations, data analysis, and procedural compliance.
• Performs validation activities for NDA measurements associated with WIPP and LLW/MLLW waste disposition and disposal.
• Performs oversight of non-destructive assay operations, including instrument troubleshooting, repair, certification, calibration and confirmation activities.
• Interfaces with operations and waste management programs personnel for technical and operational support.
• Supports internal and external audit and surveillance activities, for WIPP, DOE and EPA audits.
• Conducts training and mentoring to ISOCS Technicians and Independent Technical Reviewers.
• Provides support for procedure revisions and periodic review for WIPP related documents and operating procedures.
• Maintains required reading, training, etc.

Benefits

• REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level