What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Protection Supervisor position at Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, LLC?
Position Overview
Under limited management oversight, performs Radiation Protection supervisory oversight of radiological work in the field. Duties will include supervision of Radiological Control Technicians (junior and senior assigned to perform job functions as assigned by Radiation Protection management and HSS&Q management.
Typical job responsibilities include radiological work planning, participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) development and review, review and provide field validation and verification of Radiation Protection Program core function procedures and assist and support management in ensuring the monitoring, controls and processes for reducing and controlling radioactive materials and radiation generating material and equipment are in compliance with applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines and managerial direction and DOE Orders.
Duties
The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist Radiation Protection and Project management in one or more of the following functional areas in addition to other duties as assigned by management:
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Under limited management oversight, performs Radiation Protection supervisory oversight of radiological work in the field. Duties will include supervision of Radiological Control Technicians (junior and senior assigned to perform job functions as assigned by Radiation Protection management and HSS&Q management.
Typical job responsibilities include radiological work planning, participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) development and review, review and provide field validation and verification of Radiation Protection Program core function procedures and assist and support management in ensuring the monitoring, controls and processes for reducing and controlling radioactive materials and radiation generating material and equipment are in compliance with applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines and managerial direction and DOE Orders.
Duties
The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist Radiation Protection and Project management in one or more of the following functional areas in addition to other duties as assigned by management:
- Plans, schedules and organizes work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with contract requirements, quality standards and budgetary guidelines.
- Directly supports Radiation Protection management in assigned duties including, but not limited to oversight of Radiological Control Technicians and Radiological Workers.
- Responsible for the daily review of radiation protection program quality records and transmittal agreements.
- Ensures staffing levels of supervised personnel are maintained in a manner which allows the effective execution of the assigned scope of work at all times.
- Instructs employees on work methods and performance expectations.
- Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel.
- Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, and auditors.
- Responsible for day to day operations of the group.
- Responsible for providing direction, training and evaluation of subordinate personnel.
- Assists with the development or review/update of various plans, policies or procedures as needed.
- Assists with maintaining positive employee relations.
- Responsible for group supervision and administration.
- May provide presentations to project senior management.
- Must be capable of understanding and performing methods and processes.
- Makes recommendations for corrective measures to reduce contamination levels when excessive contamination levels are detected.
- Responds to radioactive spills and contaminated personnel and gives direction as necessary.
- Generates reports for management.
- Proficient in a wide variety of Radiological Control support tasks.
- Leads training of less experienced technicians.
- Performs a variety of tasks complex to significantly difficult in nature.
- Other job related duties as assigned.
- Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
- Performs assigned duties in a safe manner. If supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised and ensures they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.
- Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.
- High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of Field Experience, performing directly applicable RCT work including 2 years of DOE radiological activities. Other qualifications and experience may be substituted on a case by case basis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead radiological control technicians (specific reference/experienced required).
- Experience with routine compliance survey setup and tracking.
- Active DOE security clearance or the ability to obtain.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software.
- Must pass required math/science assessments.
- Must pass core exams and on the job training.
- Strong math/science skills/aptitude.
- Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities).
- Potential exposure to equipment hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials.
- Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).
- Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively. Potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling.
- Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, non-repetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
- Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment).
- Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.
- Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.).
- May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.