Radiation Safety Officer 04008 NWP

Location: Luckey, Ohio
Title: Radiation Safety Officer
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Portage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FUSRAP Project. The project involves remediation of radiological and chemical contaminants from the site soils. The RSO will interact closely with the project team including project management, field crews, radiological control technicians, safety professionals and subcontractors. The project has an accredited on-site laboratory to perform near "real time' analysis of soils and water as well as air sample analysis for personal, general area and perimeter monitoring

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management of radiological control technicians.
• Overall implementation of the Radiation Protection Plan
• Identification and mitigation of radiological hazards during work planning and execution.
• Preparation and review of deliverables - Radiological surveys, Radiation Work Permits (RWPs), technical data packages / reports, air monitoring reports, radiological characterization reports
• Oversee field implementation of radiation safety procedures - Contamination control, free-release surveys, TLD's, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), radiological postings
• Review and revision of project work plans and procedures.
• Provide training (Radiological Worker II) to personnel as needed to support project training requirements.
• Attend meetings as requested to support management team and project objectives.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical and field radiation safety personnel needed to perform project tasks are trained and qualified commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure all project personnel are trained on radiation safety topics commensurate with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure occupational safety hazards and hazard controls are properly addressed in the design or modification of new facilities or processes (with emphasis on hazard elimination).
• Radiation safety equipment, tools, and materials necessary for task execution are available, calibrated, and tested.
• Personnel participate in a readiness demonstration prior to performing a task.
• Work area inspections are performed prior to the start of work and periodically through
• execution.
• Exposure monitoring is conducted, and personnel are informed of the results.
• Radiation safety records are generated and retained in accordance with the RPP.
• Program performance issues are identified, corrected, and communicated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited school in health physics, engineering, science or related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the development and/or management and implementation of radiation safety programs for HTRW remediation, facility D&D, or other projects with hazards similar to the Luckey site, preferably involving beryllium, lead, and radionuclides.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in Final Status Survey (FSS) plan development and/or implementation to address MARSSIM.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in management or supervision of technical and field staff.
• Experience with Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) techniques.

Skills and Abilities:

• Specialty training, including but not limited to: radiation safety instrumentation, air monitoring (occupational and effluent), shielding, internal and external dosimetry, non-destructive assay (gamma and alpha spectroscopy), nuclear criticality safety and respiratory protection.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of radiation protection instrumentation.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to support data analysis.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety and health regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge of computer application for databases, spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and word processing (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• The ability to facilitate corrective action, monitor work, and coordinate the activities of others as it pertains to health and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write plans, procedures, routine reports, operating instructions and correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients, manage customer expectations and satisfaction, provide status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with others to ensure that customer requests or needs are met. Acknowledges and clarifies customer inquiries, requests, or complaints to ensure that needs are identified, documented, and addressed.
• Ability to handle different and unrelated processes and methods. Decisions regarding what needs to be done.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to the site at least 50% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain a Normal BeLPT prior to working on site.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in a related field, NRRPT certification, CHP Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for up to six hours per day.
• Ability to wear a powered air purifying respirator.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Combination of indoor office and outdoor working environment.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.