Senior Radiological Engineer

Location

Oak Ridge, TN | United States

Job description

Requisition Id 12367 

Overview: 

The Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for Senior Radiological Engineer positions within the Nuclear and Radiological Protection Division (NRPD).

ORNL is the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. ORNL operates five non-reactor nuclear facilities and dozens of radiological facilities that perform nuclear research and isotope production activities to support the advancement of nuclear power applications, renewable energy, basic scientific research, and isotope production for medical and industrial applications. ORNL also operates the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), a one-of-a-kind research facility that provides the most intense pulsed neutron beams in the world for scientific research and industrial development. As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

The NRPD is seeking a senior technical professional health physicist to provide technical leadership to radiological protection operations groups that support ORNL research and facility operations staff.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

The goal of RPO is to help ensure an appropriate balance between accomplishing the research mission while protecting ORNL staff and the environment from radiological hazards and achieving regulatory/procedure compliance. The Radiological Protection Operations Radiological Engineer will work with the RPO Manager and report to the Group Leader. This position will provide technical leadership and expertise to ensure radiological work performed within their assigned complex is executed effectively and efficiently, while in compliance with ORNL Radiological Protection Program (RPP) requirements, applicable UT-Battelle policies and procedures.

Routine responsibilities include:

• Responsible for leading technically complex high-hazard radiological work planning and development of innovative radiological hazard controls.
• Act as radiological protection subject matter expert for planning and design of nuclear and radiological facility modifications as required and perform calculations in support of engineering control cost/benefit decisions.
• Develop or revise technical basis documents, technical evaluations, operational radiological protection procedures, and ALARA Reviews.
• Perform shielding calculations to support shielding design for a wide range of gamma, x-ray, and neutron intensities and energy spectra.
• Periodically perform airflow studies in facilities to ensure optimal placement of Continuous Air Monitoring equipment.
• Review, evaluate, and approve Radiological Work Permits and determine applicable radiobioassay requirements commensurate with the radiological intake hazards.
• Routinely interface with senior research and operations leadership staff and Department of Energy ORNL Site Office staff as appropriate.
• Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
• Participate in assessments, critiques, incident investigations, and related reviews at ORNL or other Battelle- affiliated Laboratories Develop and present technical briefings to senior research and operations staff
• Author technical articles for journal publications, provide technical seminars, technical training, etc.
• Serve on the ORNL Emergency Operations Center support team.
• May also serve as subject matter expert for glovebox design, air monitoring, ALARA Design, and ALARA programs.
• Work with NRPD and applicable line management to monitor radiological performance, evaluate data, and develop performance indicators in support of the ORNL Contractor Assurance Program.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Health Physics, engineering, or related technical field.
• A minimum of eight years of applicable experience. A combination of applicable work experience and education will be considered.
• Experience implementing a Radiation Protection Program in accordance with 10 CFR 835 within the DOE Complex.
• Demonstrated applicable experience performing complex radiological protection calculations.
• Experience developing complex technical reports that demonstrate an advanced level of competency in a radiological engineering discipline.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science or Engineering degree with a Health Physics emphasis, Nuclear Engineering, or related technical field or Certification by the American Board of Health Physics.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience performing complex radiological protection calculations.
• Demonstrated technical abilities and excellence in verbal and written communcation are required. Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of radiation detection instrumentation and principles for monitoring airborne radioactivity is required. Radiological analytical laboratory experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a research and development environment (e.g., DOE National Laboratory) with high‑energy particle accelerators, transuranic and non-typical isotopes is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• HSPD-12 PIV badge: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
• Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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