Radiation Safety Officer at enCore Energy Corp

Full-timeDescriptionJob SummaryRadiation Safety Officer (RSO) has the primary responsibility for assuring the technical adequacy and accuracy of the companys radiation protection program and has continuing responsibility for surveillance and supervisory action in the enforcement of the program. The RSO will manage training and supervision of radiation protection program staff in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position will also manage and implement site-specific environment health and safety policies and procedures safety management systems and training programs.Key ResponsibilitiesRadiation SafetyPerform radiation surveys using specialized equipment to identify and quantify radiation levelsMonitor radiation exposure of employees and implement control measures to reduce exposureDevelop and maintain radiation safety procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and licensesProvide radiation safety training to employees contractors and visitorsMaintain and calibrate radiation detection equipmentProvide immediate response to radiation emergencies and incidentsConduct radiological surveys of facilitiesKnowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements for facility compliance with radiation protection regulations including preparation of reportsEnsure all monitoring sampling audits and reporting activities are performed following schedules established within the facility radioactive materials licenseAssist with regulatory inspections and comprise reporting for regulatory communicationPeriodically conduct audits of the companys facilities to identify safety health and environmental risksAssist the Radiation Safety Officer with investigation of all safety health and environmental incidents at the companys facilitiesManage facility by-product materials storage and shipmentsAccurately manage health safety and environmental data within company databaseOccupational SafetyIntegrate site-specific and corporate environment health and safety policies management systems and programs with the aim of continuing improvementEvaluate and monitor facilities to ensure compliance with governmental and company requirements and to minimize risks to environment health and safetyTrain and equip employees with the understanding skills and facilities to achieve an injury free and healthy workplaceEducate employees on practices to improve the environment wellness and safety on the jobProvide information and training for the safe handling use transport and disposal of materialsConduct regular environmental health and safety and emergency preparedness audits and implement action plans with company employees and contractorsIdentify significant health or safety risks through hazard identification (job hazard analysis) develop shall establish specific written safe work programs/procedures to ensure that operations associated with the risk can be carried out safelyManagement of on-site contractors to implement practices consistent with companys environment health and safety policies and proceduresManage investigations of all safety health and environmental incidents at the companys facilitiesAccurately manage health safety and environmental data within company database and provide periodic reports for management.RequirementsEducation Experience & Skill RequirementsThe Radiation Safety Officer must meet and maintain the ability to meet the qualification as a Radiation Safety Officer under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Radiation Protection Regulations. This position requires a bachelors degree in a physical or biological science industrial hygiene health physics radiation protection or engineering from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience with two years of relevant experience equivalent to a year of academic study from a uranium or mineral extraction/recovery radioactive waste processing or a radioactive waste or by-product material disposal facility. Further requirements of this position are:5-10 years of experience with managing radiation safety programs as a Radiation Safety OfficerRadioactive waste processing or radioactive waste or by-product material disposal facilityAt least four weeks of specialized training in health physics or radiation safety applicable to uranium or mineral extraction/recovery radioactive waste processing or radioactive waste or by-product material disposal operations.Good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsValid Texas drivers license and clean driving historyPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Risk Management,Data Entry,Customer Service,Hotel Experience,Construction Experience,Data Collection,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,Workers' Compensation Law,OSHA,Security,EPA Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1