ALARA Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of as low as (is) reasonably achievable (ALARA) principles at EnergySolutions sites. Additionally, is accountable, for the management and tracking of occupational worker dose (internal & external) as well as dose to members of the public (MOTP). Ensures facilities and projects comply with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures regulating radiation safety. Compiles compliance reports.

Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Reviews existing procedures and prepares revisions and checklist updates to incorporate regulatory requirements and changes as well as customer driven revisions.
• Provides planning, coordination and radiological controls information for the various Radiation Work Permits (RWPs), Manifest Reviews, ALARA notes, and other radiation safety reviews as assigned.
• Completes Radiation Safety ALARA work plans and enforces compliance.
• Evaluates radiological conditions and prescribes controls and protective measures, reviews work packages and participates in work planning to ensure appropriate Radioactive controls and ALARA practices are included and implemented.
• Compiles and submits ALARA Reports.
• Investigates and reports on incidents of radiation exposure and contamination spread.
• As needed, assumes responsibilities as an alternate radiation safety officer on a federal or agreement state radioactive material license (with appropriate experience and federal or agreement state regulatory approval). May be designated by name on a federal or agreement state radioactive material license.
• Provides oversight, direction, and training to organization staff to ensure all radiation safety activities related to a site, program, project, function and/or facility process(es) are conducted in compliance with established rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and ALARA Principles and to ensure high quality products and services for EnergySolutions customers.
• Reviews bioassay data and calculates internal dose assignments as applicable.
• Supports lab personnel in recording air sample results to use for trending and analysis.
• Works with Radiation Safety personnel to reduce the personnel contamination event (PCE) rate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements Education

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
  
  

Certifications

• Hazwoper training
• External and Internal Dosimetry Training
• Q Clearance or the ability to obtain a Q clearance
  
  

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience in ALARA/waste management or 3 years as Waste Specialist, ALARA Specialist, or equivalent
  
  

Preferred Experience

• 10 years of experience in ALARA/waste management
  
  

Required and Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Organized and disciplined approach to documentation, development, maintenance of ALARA and Dosimetry documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push up to 200 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
• Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to walk and bend/stoop
• Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Ability to see close and distance, basic colors and shades
• Ability to work inside an office and outside
• Ability to work alone and work with others; perform under deadline pressure
• Ability to drive a vehicle
  
  

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply Online at: jobs.energysolutions.com