Radiation Protection Representative/Senior Radiation Protection Representative

The Radiological Control Division provides radiological expertise through field-deployed technical personnel. It maintains an accredited personnel monitoring service, an instrumentation and calibration facility, and expertise in radiological engineering and nuclear materials management.

A Radiation Protection Operations (RPO) Representative/Radiological Engineer (RPOR/RE) is a field deployed professional member of the ES&H Directorate with the responsibility of assisting their assigned line organizations with the effective development and implementation of the site wide Radiological Control and ES&H program(s).  Specifically, our professionals are certified and provide the expertise required for maintaining and protecting the radiological safety and health of BNL employees, the public and the environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise a staff of Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs)

• Evaluation of line organization radiological work activities, developing radiological work permits, with an emphasis on providing solutions-oriented services for achievement of science mission objectives

• Develop and implement plans, administrative, and engineering controls to minimize environmental impact of work, which includes applying pollution prevention and waste minimization techniques

• Serve as a subject area technical expert for assigned topics (i.e. radiological engineering procedures development, radiation shielding design, dose assessments, and ALARA assessments)

• Support the resolution of corrective actions and assist in the investigation of radiological incidents

• Guide/mentor less experienced professionals

• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BS degree in Health Physics, Radiological/Nuclear Engineering, or closely related technical field or equivalent education/certification in specialized radiological/nuclear operations and (7) seven years of closely related work experience

• Experience implementing a Radiation Protection Program in accordance with 10 CFR 835 within the DOE Complex or 10 CFR 20 at NRC or Agreement State Licensees.

• Working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, DOE Orders, Guides, Standards, and NCRP/ANSI standards that provide guidance and requirements for radiation protection programs

• Consistent with DOE-STD-1098, reading and comprehension skills are necessary for radiation safety training, strong verbal and written communications skills are required for this position

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master's degree in Health Physics, Radiological/Nuclear Engineering.

• BS degree in Health Physics, Radiological/Nuclear Engineering or closely related technical field or equivalent education/certification in specialized radiological/nuclear operations and (10) ten years of closely related work experience

• Current registration with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT)

• Seven years’ experience implementing DOE radiological protection standards and Federal regulations on occupational radiation protection (i.e., 10CFR835, Occupational Radiation Protection Rule); supervision of Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs); evaluation of line organization radiological work activities; experience serving as a member of a safety committee and preparation of radiological work permits, with an emphasis on providing solutions-oriented services for achievement of science mission objectives

• Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1

Additional information:

• This is a fully onsite position located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship 

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $120000 - $160000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience.  Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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