Technical Specialist jobs in the United States

Location: Andrews, Texas

Summary:

To provide health physics (HP) support to Facilities/assigned projects, technical support in various areas that include but are not limited to radiological environmental monitoring, data analysis, data management and regulatory reporting of the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to:
Providing Technical HP/Radiological Environmental Monitoring program management and oversight:

• Preparing, reviewing and revising environmental radiological monitoring reports.
• Establishing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics based on environmental monitoring data.
• Managing Environmental Monitoring related non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Analysis, data gathering, and preparing annual Radiological Environmental Monitoring Report (REMP).

Technical HP/RS services for assigned facilities and projects:

• Project specific dose assessments utilizing data management software, spreadsheets and/or customized software.
• Preparation, review and/or approval of environmental monitoring compliance reports.

• Response and investigation of unplanned events pertaining to the REMP.
• Review and approval of the selection and procurement of environmental radio analytical services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of recommendations and guidelines of environmental radiological protection standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment, and techniques used both in theory and practice.
• Use of Microsoft computer software, knowledge, and use of databases.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet objectives and targets.
• Ability to make decisions based on established requirements, procedures, and practices.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors in Health Physics / Physical Science or related field, or an Associates degree in Health Physics/Radiation Safety Technology or related field, or fifty (50) hours of related study and 2-3 years of experience in the field of environmental monitoring or combination of education and experience per the discretion of the hiring manager is required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and Microsoft Access.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person