Chemistry Supervisor

Job Summary

Is responsible for implementing the Chemistry/Water Management Program for Radiation Protection/Chemistry Department at a site/facility or within various radiation safety disciplines, including managing staff. Ensures facilities and projects comply with applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures regulating radiation safety. Compiles compliance reports and oversees regulatory recordkeeping and submission of reports to regulatory agencies.

Job Tasks/Responsibilities

Provides oversight, direction and training to organization staff to ensure all radiation and chemistry activities related to a site, program, project, function and/or facility process(es) are conducted in compliance with established rules, regulations, policies and procedures and to ensure high quality products and services for EnergySolutions customers. Supervises various chemistry and radiation safety disciplines such as radiological engineering, dosimetry, instrumentation, waste management and health physics. Manages the development and implementation of training programs for staff on technical compliance procedures. Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to facility operations. Develops and implements radiation/chemistry procedures for the site. Provides training for radiation/chemistry department staff to ensure compliance with site procedures. Manages the implementation of radiation safety procedures in response to new regulations at the federal, state and local levels. Compiles compliance reports and oversees regulatory recordkeeping and submission of reports to regulatory agencies. Follows organizational policies and procedures and ensures staff is in compliance. Performs lab analysis and reporting. Perform sample analysis using gamma spectrometers, alpha spectrometers, beta-gamma bench counters and alpha counters Processes samples using a liquid scintillator and tri-carb. Stays current on local, state, federal and EnergySolutions policies and procedures concerning shipment/ transportation of radioactive materials. Collects, analyzes various samples required to ensure compliance with the ODCM, local, state and federal radiation safety regulations and orders and environmental technical standards, guidelines and policies. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of chemistry/count room equipment.. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills General knowledge of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations General knowledge of the interpretation of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations General knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation safety General knowledge of, and skill in using, radiation monitoring and laboratory research procedures and methods and instrumentation related to radiation and chemistry Detailed knowledge of operational health physics and general knowledge of one or more of the following areas: dosimetry, instrumentation and waste management Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze and report qualitative and quantitative data Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and their use (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and database applications

Physical/Mental Requirements And Working Conditions

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder Ability to use hands and feet to accomplish tasks as assigned Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, squat/kneel, crawl, twist at the waist and balance Ability to climb hand-over-hand on ladders, stairs, and scaffold Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location Basic math, and computer skills Ability to perceive depth and adjust focus; basic hand/eye coordination Ability to see close and distance, basic colors/shades, and peripheral vision Ability to work inside an office, outside, and in extreme temperatures Ability to work with machinery vibration, moving objects, and slippery/uneven walking surfaces Ability to wear protective equipment such as: respirator, fall protection harness, goggles, ear plugs, hard hat, gloves, steel toe boots with or without shank, and full body protective clothing Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public Ability to operate equipment, drive a vehicle and travel overnight Ability to perform under deadline pressure

Minimum Education, Experience, Certification Requirements

Education

High School diploma or GED Preferably 1 year of technical training

Certifications

None required Qualification as a chemistry technician in accordance with ANSI/ANS-18.1 standard, “Selection, Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants

Required Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience working in Chemistry/Count Room

Preferred Experience

None

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.

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