Company Description:

ETAS Inc. has upcoming opportunity for Radiation Protection Specialist-Junior (Direct Hire) position at our office in Paducah, KY.

Enterprise Technical Assistance Services, Inc. (ETAS), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Professional Project Services, Inc (Pro2Serve). ETAS was formed and dedicated to support the Department of Energy (DOE) Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO) with technical and management services contributing to the safe and cost-effective implementation of the “One PPPO” mission.

The parent company, Pro2Serve, is a nationally recognized environmental, technical, and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical environmental management services to reduce the Nation’s environmental liabilities and infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation’s security. We support the energy, defense, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical environmental, facilities and infrastructure, and nuclear defense and nonproliferation projects.

Job Description

Junior Radiation Protection Specialist will provide technical support for radiation safety functions at the Department of Energy (DOE) Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant Site and support the DOE’s Portsmouth Paducah Project Office (PPPO), for Enterprise Technical Assistance Services Inc. (ETAS) under the PPPO Technical Support contract. In this role the specialist supports the surveillance and technical support of a compliant and robust radiation protection safety program, including developing and recommending processes and changes to operations to reflect the DOE’s radiation safety programs.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field from an accredited university or Master's degree of Science in Engineering or Science or related field

At least four (4) years of experience in related operations (i.e. power reactor, uranium processing, nuclear fuel, radioactive waste, or radioactive cleanup site).

At least three (3) years of Radiation Protection program operational management or oversight experience.

Experience in reviewing and assessing DOE’s and site contractor’s radiation safety, operations, and material free release requirements. Ensuring compliance with all DOE, Federal, and State requirements.

Ability to provide support to DOE PPPO Project Managers and Facility Representatives by performing daily, direct field observation and surveillance activities, monitoring of site contractor activities, and their achievements and progress in meeting DOE radiation safety performance objectives; participate in weekly meetings and provide reports, as required.

Ability to provide subject matter expertise, advice, and counsel to DOE project managers on radiation safety measures, including review and commenting on operational plans, procedures, field operations, and material free release documentation.

Experience in performing site field surveillances and assessments as directed. Assess the effectiveness of the PPPO’s radiation safety practices and promote continuous program improvement.

Support emergency response planning and events across the PPPO and support Accident and Incident Investigations.

Ability to review and prepare reports for DOE on radiation protection or health physics related issues.

Provide day-to-day oversight support of onsite contractors’ implementation of radiation safety programs, including but not limited to the requirements of: 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program; ISMS; 10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection; DOE O 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment; and Nuclear Safety Management (10 CFR 830).

Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and in interactions with fellow employees and client personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

NQA 1 Lead Auditor

Professional safety, health physics, or radiation protection certification.

DOE Site Experience.

Deactivation and Remediation site experience.

Duration:
Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and may require subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

Benefits

ETAS benefits package has carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• Holidays

Pay Rate:
Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Paducah, KY, area

We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.