Decontamination Lead

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

Is responsible for field implementation of the Radiation Safety Program focused mainly on decontamination and contamination control. Ensures compliance with company, local, state and federal radiation safety policies and regulations. Monitors radiological work controls and work activities involving radioactive material. Interprets and verifies field data obtained from radiation surveys using the appropriate instrumentation and/or analyses. Supervises the daily activities of workers responsible for decon and radiation safety. Participates in the Radiation Safety Program by ensuring the safe collection, storage, packaging, transportation and subsequent disposal of radioactive material. These tasks are necessary to maintain a healthy workforce thereby enabling EnergySolutions to reach its performance goals and stay competitive in the marketplace. Sets daily work priorities and assignments for Decon Personnel and/or Radiation Safety Technicians as directed by their Manager. Works with Radiation Protection and other department personnel to maintain both routine area contamination controls along with decontamination of areas, systems and equipment to support decommissioning. Communicates daily safety, quality and procedural issues with their work team. Ensures adherence to company policies, guidelines and safety/operations procedures. Works with their Manager to address performance issues formally and makes disciplinary action recommendations when warranted. Provides input to their Manager on employee performance throughout the year and drafts annual performance evaluations for review and approval by their Manager. Supports processing routine incoming radioactive shipments and checks for excessive contamination or dose levels. Performs wipe tests on packages for contamination removal, cleans packages if there is contamination, delivers shipments to approved users, and cross-checks against inventory for approval. Verifies quantity radioactive material license limits. Stays current on local, state, federal and EnergySolutions policies and procedures concerning shipment/ transportation of radioactive materials. Collects, analyzes and interprets the results of various samples required to ensure compliance with local, state and federal radiation safety regulations and orders and environmental technical standards, guidelines and policies. Creates reports on the results of sample analyses for management and determines necessary corrective actions and compliance. Develops processes to minimize future contamination. Supports conducting area surveys to identify elevated levels of exposure or contamination. Responds to any incident or emergency regarding radionuclides. Maintains proper incident response equipment and supplies. Monitors and controls personnel and material access to, and egress from, radiologically controlled areas. Develops, writes and processes radiation safety procedures, instructions and guidance. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of radiological controls equipment. Processes/procures material, parts and equipment in support of the site Radiation Safety Program. Maintains equipment supply and availability. Provides training and implements monitoring programs to protect personnel from radiation hazards. Maintains field radiation protection records such as survey logs and radiation work permit entry and exit records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong judgment/decision making skills Strong organizational skills Basic proficiency using Microsoft Office Products Detailed knowledge of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations Detailed knowledge of the interpretation of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations Detailed knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation safety compliance Detailed knowledge of, and skill in using, radiation monitoring instrumentation and methods Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office products and their use (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and database applications Ability to schedule tasks assigned to other radiation safety technicians Demonstrated ability to identify exposure levels, recognize trends and develop radiation controls Demonstrated ability to handle more complex work and work broader in scope such as more than one subject area of focus Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to work in extreme temperatures Ability to work at elevated heights

Minimum Education, Experience And Certification Requirements

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certifications

National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification preferred

Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a radiation safety and / or decontamination technician at a nuclear power plant A minimum of 1 year previous leadership experience

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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