HP-IH Technician

Job Summary:

The Health Physics-Industrial Hygiene (HPIH) Technician, under general supervision, performs Radiation Protection and Industrial Hygiene Program job functions as assigned by supervision and management. Typical job responsibilities include performing radiological and industrial hygiene monitoring, controls and processes for measuring and controlling radiological, chemical, biological and physical hazards and ensuring radiation generating material and equipment are following all applicable procedures, policies, safety guidelines and managerial direction and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do:

- The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management and are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by HPIH technicians, in addition to other duties as assigned:

- Performs and documents noise, atmosphere, confined space, radiation, contamination, airborne, and chemical hazard surveys to characterize radiological and industrial hygiene conditions to support job planning, job coverage, post-job surveys, detect changes in conditions, release of material from radiological controlled areas, unrestricted off-site material removal and radiological shipments

- Performs, understands, and applies technical activities in support of the Health Physics & Industrial Hygiene programs

- Collects and records data using Health Physics & Industrial Hygiene equipment to monitor personnel and work areas for existence of and extent of hazard

- Using math and tools, such as spreadsheets, to convert raw readings from radiological and industrial hygiene surveys to meaningful units. This includes but is not limited to beta dose rates, contamination levels in dpm/100cm2, airborne concentration in µCi/ml, and derived air concentration in percent

- Recognize and take appropriate actions when radiological and industrial hygiene conditions are outside the pre-defined safety envelope as may be described in a radiological work permit, per radiological postings, safety and health work permit or other unanticipated situations

- Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate the ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved policies, procedures and applicable regulations and perform duties in a safe manner

- May be required to work shift work and/or extended hours

We'd Love to Hear From Candidates With:

- Demonstrated ability to lead (specific reference/experience required)

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Attention to detail

- Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software

- Must pass required math/science assessment

- Must pass core exams and on the job training

- Strong math/science skills/aptitude

A Successful Candidate Also Brings:

- Associate’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Health, Biological or Physical Science fields or combined equivalent of related education and experience such as DOE core, INPO program, Navy nuclear Engineering Laboratory Technician, or maintain active registration through the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT)

- Three to six (3-6) years of Health Physics and/or Industrial Hygiene, preferably experience at a uranium facility (e.g., uranium enrichment, fuel fabrication, etc.)

- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $101,920.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre­-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.