What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Safety Technician I/II/III position at Pantex?
Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Radiation Safety Technician I/II/III
Organization: Radiation Safety (50993633)
Job Title: Radiation Safety Technician I/II/III
Organization: Radiation Safety (50993633)
Essential Job Duties
- Performs monitoring and sampling as directed.
- Performs daily operational checks of equipment.
- Collects air samples.
- Performs area radiation and contamination surveys.
- Performs daily operational checks of equipment as directed.
- Responds to radiation/continuous air monitoring alarms.
- Conducts surveillance over work activities of Plant personnel involving radiation sources, contaminated materials and radiation generating devices; and ensures that those activities are consistent with ALARA policies and radioactive waste minimization procedures.
- Ensures protective clothing, dosimetry, and respiratory protection are properly used by Plant personnel as conditions require.
- Performs work in accordance with relevant approved written procedures.
- Ensures that areas are posted in accordance with regulations and policies concerning the radiological conditions involved.
- Monitors the radiological conditions in the working environment.
- Ensures that personnel are utilizing ALARA techniques to reduce their radiation exposure.
- Ensures that documentation of activities follows prescribed standards.
- Suspends work activities pending review by the Radiation Safety Department.
- Accountable for all direct output assigned and for providing direct output support to his/her manager.
- Responsible for maintaining a thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
Essential Job Duties Continued
- Recommends, prepares, and maintains operating procedures, systems, policies, and controls pertaining to the assigned area of responsibility.
- Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes, and as appropriate become certified and/or knowledgeable in the safe handling of hazardous waste, chemicals, substances and materials as determined by Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (reference DOE order 426.2) and Management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
- Understands a worker's right to stop work when they feel their own or others' personal safety is jeopardized.
- Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Skills and Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
- Must meet initial employment requirements.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
- Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation, including the proper wearing and use of a full-face respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus as conditions require.
- Must have at least twelve (12) college credit hours in a Health Physics related field (e.g. Radiation Protection Technology, Nuclear Technology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, scientific field, laboratory, etc.) and six (6) credit hours of college level mathematics and/or computer applications.
- OR
- Must have four years relevant documented experience.
- Must be familiar with and have a working knowledge of radiation survey and analytical equipment.
- Required to maintain neat, accurate and complete records and files.
- Must have successfully passed comprehensive biennial written and oral examinations required by the Pantex Radiological Control Manual.
- Must be able to work under general supervision.
- Must be able to perform basic radiological calculations and convert data to appropriate units.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions as required.
Education
- Must have at least twelve (12) college credit hours in a Health Physics related field (e.g. Radiation Protection Technology, Nuclear Technology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, scientific field, laboratory, etc.) and six (6) credit hours of college level mathematics and/or computer applications.
- OR
- Must have four years relevant documented experience.
DOE Order 426.2 Requirements
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., 1 year job-related experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)
- Personnel entering positions and performing duties, identified by management as, falling under the requirements of DOE O 426.2, must meet certain minimum education and experience requirements as provided in the Order. Refer to the current DOE O 426.2 Position Matrix for guidance.
- Note: The DOE O 426.2 Position Matrix identifies job titles that contain positions (tasks) identified by management as falling under DOE O 426.2 requirements. Some job titles consist exclusively of DOE O 426.2 positions. Other job titles contain a mixture of DOE O 426.2 positions and non-DOE O 426.2 positions. A review of the tasks of each role within an identified job title is performed to verify proper classification of the work, not just the individual or title. (Ref. WI02.04.01.06.10)
Functional Requirements
- Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds _40_)
- Straight pulling or pushing (_1_hours/day)
- Walking (_2_hours/day)
- Standing (_2_hours/day
- Repeated bending at the waist
- Repeated squatting
- Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.)
- Operation of non-motorized vehicle
- Operation of motorized vehicle
- Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
- Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)
- Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
- Good hearing
- Ability to qualify to wear a respirator
- No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
- Ability to use small tools
- Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties
Environmental Factors
- Excessive heat
- Excessive cold/chilling
- Solvents and degreasing agents
- Heavy metals (Mercury, lead, and beryllium)
- Radiation exposure (plutonium, tritium, uranium)
- Works out of doors
- Ladders or scaffolding
- Around moving vehicles
- Prolonged or irregular hours
- Shift work-specify-Swing/ Graves
- Explosives
- Isolated work assignments
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
DOE ORDER 426.2 REQUIREMENTS:
Personnel entering positions and performing duties, identified by management as, falling under the requirements of DOE O 426.2, must meet certain minimum education and experience requirements as provided in the Order. Refer to the current DOE O 426.2 Position Matrix for guidance.
Note: The DOE O 426.2 Position Matrix identifies job titles that contain positions (tasks) identified by management as falling under DOE O 426.2 requirements. Some job titles consist exclusively of DOE O 426.2 positions. Other job titles contain a mixture of DOE O 426.2 positions and non-DOE O 426.2 positions. A review of the tasks of each role within an identified job title is performed to verify proper classification of the work, not just the individual or title. (Ref. WI02.04.01.06.10)
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
