X-Ray Lab Lead / Radiation Safety Officer

Astrion•Arnold AFB, TN

12d•$59,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an X-ray Lab Lead Technician and Radiation Safety Officer, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The X-Ray Lab Lead Technician/RSO will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal and external candidates.

Requirements

High School diploma plus 2 years college or technical training, and 8 years of demonstrated relevant and progressive experience
Completion of a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) training course, or previously approved by an Agreement State or the NRC to be the RSO for a material license
Must be at least Level II certified inspector in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A guidelines (RT RAM-X-ray) with 5 years’ experience as a certified radiographer with film interpretation
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in engineering technology with curriculum in non-destructive testing and evaluation
Current ASNT Industrial Radiation Safety Personnel (IRRSP) certification through The American Society of Nondestructive Testing
Current Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for a material license
Qualified and certifiable to Level II-III in the following NDE methods: Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT-UTT), Radiographic Testing (RT-RAM/X-ray) with film interpretation, and Visual Testing (VT)
Experienced in reading Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) of mechanical systems
Knowledge and experience with the following: ASME B&PV Codes V, VIII Divisions 1&2, ASME B31.1, B31.3 and NBIC NB-23
Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification through The American Welding Society
Current API 510/570/653 certification through The American Petroleum Institute
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word products
Careful attention to detail
Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

Daily operations and oversight of radiographic personnel including assigning of projects
Identifies and advocates manpower and resources to assure completion of established X-Ray lab objectives
Recommend and implement new policies, modification to existing policies, procedures, and work instructions
Assures proper housekeeping and safety of lab personnel in addition to on-site visitors
Create and maintain auditable records applicable to the Radiation Safety Program
Ensure compliant receipt, transfer shipping of radioactive material
Create and or update Operating and Emergency procedures that are required under the federal and state regulations for industrial radiography utilizing radioactive material
Ensure only qualified and approved personnel are allowed to access and use radioactive material for the purpose or performing radiographic inspections within the X-ray Laboratory
Perform periodic unannounced personnel audits while using radioactive material, ensures radiographic equipment is inspected and calibrated as required
Create and/or update plans and procedures associated with NRC Part 37 regulations and maintain records as required under state regulations and as required by NRC Part 37
Perform record and file audits to identify any areas of non-compliance or in need of improvement
Ensure that personnel exposure monitoring dosimetry is available and records of exposure are maintained
Act as liaison with the State of Tennessee Department Radiological Health/NRC concerning the procurement, possession, storage and use of radioactive material and provide input and assistance with state audits
Ensure all approved access personnel meet the personnel integrity requirements as set forth in NRC Part 37 regulations
Develop and provide associated annual Radiation Safety Training and other training required by regulations, ensuring completion by appropriate personnel
It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
Perform other duties as required