Summary of Responsibilities

Responsible for providing operational and technical coordination of daily Radiation Protection evolutions. Additionally, helps to establish and maintain programs for the effective monitoring and trending of current radiological control practices and actively participates in the development of new processes and technologies. Interfaces with other URENCO USA departments to ensure efficient coordination of their activities with radiation protection requirements. Support radiological phases of emergency planning and emergency response. Key responsibilities involve the maintenance of radiological safety for plant personnel, regulatory margin with respect to radiological safety and support of product shipments through radiological material shipment surveys.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Years of experience: 3+ years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM program

• ANSI 3.1 or equivalent DOD or DOE certification

Job Details

• The work location for this position is Urenco USA, Eunice, NM.

• Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.

• Travel Required: 15% of the time or less as required.

• Security Clearance Requirement: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required.

• Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

Primary Functions

• Directs activities of other Radiation Protection Technicians in the absence of the Radiation Protection Manager

• Performs radiation, surface contamination, and airborne surveys in various areas of the site and posts appropriate control signs and barriers as necessary to limit access and prevent personnel radiation over exposures.

• Posts appropriate radiological control signs and barriers to limit access and prevent personnel radiation over exposures.

• Establishes radiological controls for tasks and has Stop Work Authority for radiological and safety issues.

• Develops and Issues radiation work permits.

• Sets up, calibrates, performance checks, maintains, and operates radiation detection instruments.

• Assists with or implements personnel external dosimetry and bioassay programs.

• Monitors and performs minor decontamination of equipment, tools, site facilities and personnel.

• Issues and maintains respiratory equipment.

• Stocks, issues and maintains adequate quantities of protective clothing, gloves, booties, respirators, etc., as needed

• Performs respiratory fit testing as needed.

• Conducts radiological pre-job briefings and corrects radiological work performance in the field.

• Conducts Radiation Protection Training as required.

• Serves as member of Radiological Emergency Team.

• Performs general cleaning and housekeeping duties.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed.

• National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) Certification

The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

Benefits
 
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*Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.
 

Compensation starting at: $72094 - $117573 / year and up dependent on candidate.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at [email protected].

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal. 
 

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