What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Physicist / Radiological Protection Engineer position at BWXT?
Company Description
Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical, management and site services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components and services for the commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 5,200 employees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton, Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the country. Follow us on Twitter @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.
Job Description
Health Physicist II - BWX Technologies, Inc. (formerly B&W) - Lynchburg, Virginia
The Health Physicist is responsible for developing and implementing radiological control programs to meet goals and objectives. Assignments are primarily self-initiated with a primary emphasis on radiological measurement systems and equipment, particularly using Na(i)TI and other equipment. Providing general support for all radiological measurement equipment is also important. Experience with SNM accountability issues is preferred.
US Citizenship, with no dual citizenship is required for this position.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications / Requirements
•A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, or Radiation Protection with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in applied health physics at a nuclear facility. Preference will be given to individuals with greater levels of experience.
•Prior work emphasis on instrumentation and monitoring is required
•A Master’s degree is strongly preferred
•A Department of Energy (DOE) “Q” Clearance will be required.
Desirable Areas of Focus:
•Gamma spectroscopy ,isotope identification and analysis
•Nondestructive assay,
• Instrumentation calibration and measurement.
•Criticality Accident Alarm Systems, and In-line Monitoring Systems.
•ISOCS/LabSOCS experience or training a desirable plus
•Special Nuclear material experience a plus
•Certification