Waste Management Non-Destructive Assay Engineer

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Waste Management Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Engineer

Duration: 1 year with potential for extension(s)

Location: Onsite – Idaho Falls, Idaho

Short Summary about Job:

HukariAscendent is seeking a Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Engineer to support the Idaho Cleanup Project. Serving as an NDA Expert Technical Reviewer within the Waste Management Transuranic (TRU) Program organization, this position provides oversight of NDA activities associated with transuranic (TRU) waste and low-level/mixed low-level waste (LLW/MLLW) at the Radioactive Waste Management Complex (RWMC).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant non-destructive assay (NDA) experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of nuclear industry experience.
• Must be familiar with and comply with all relevant health and safety requirements, emergency action policies and procedures, and methods for reporting and resolving unsafe work practices or conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in physical science or engineering.
• Experience using gamma spectroscopy software, such as Canberra/Mirion NDA 2000/Genie 2000, ORTEC Maestro/GammaVision, MGA, and FRAM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent, expert technical reviews of NDA systems, procedures, and data analysis to ensure compliance with established protocols, standards (e.g., ANSI/ISO), and regulatory requirements.
• Provide recommendations for improving NDA techniques, processes, and system reliability.
• Review, revise, and approve technical procedures, including operating, calibration, and validation procedures and quality assurance documents, to ensure accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance.
• Review Real-Time Radiography (RTR) recordings to identify items requiring detailed modeling, including those needing density and matrix corrections.
• Independently perform ISOCS modeling for specific waste configurations to optimize measurement efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee calibration, certification, and operation of NDA instruments and assist in troubleshooting, including RBAS (Retrieval Box Assay System), ISOCS (In Situ Object Counting System), SGRS (SWEPP Gamma-Ray Spectrometer), WAGS (Waste Assay Gamma-Ray Spectrometer), and DAS (Drum Assay Systems).
• Support instrument operations to ensure accurate and reliable performance across all NDA systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations organizations to diagnose and resolve instrument or performance issues.
• Support software validation and testing for NDA systems.
• Calculate measurement control data and review and approve control charts to detect trends or anomalies affecting measurement quality.
• Validate NDA measurement data and batch data reports in the Waste Tracking System (WTS) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Perform validation of data generated by NDA systems to ensure measurement quality and compliance.
• Review NDA activities for adherence to DOE, EPA, and WIPP Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC).
• Support audits by the DOE Carlsbad Field Office, EPA, and other regulatory bodies, including preparation and on-site participation.
• Support implementation of criticality safety controls and criticality working requirements related to NDA and waste characterization activities.

Miscellaneous/Additional Information:

• Work schedule: 4 x 10s, Monday – Thursday.
• This is a fully onsite position; telework is not available.
• Knows and complies with environmental, safety, health, and pollution prevention regulations, policies, and procedures; ensures own safety and that of coworkers and reports unsafe conditions to the immediate manager.
• Understands and applies the five core functions of the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) and supports operational excellence through conduct of operations.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.