Radiation Safety Officer at enCore Energy Corp

Encino, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiation Safety, Training, Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Environmental Health, Safety Management, Incident Investigation, Hazard Identification, Auditing, Data Management, Emergency Response, Equipment Calibration, Risk Management

Industry

mining

Description

Description Radiation Safety Officer Location: Encino, Texas – Alta Mesa Plant Classification: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time, HSE Reports to: Radiation Protection Supervisor Job Summary Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) has the primary responsibility for assuring the technical adequacy and accuracy of the implementation of the radiation protection program and has continuing responsibility for surveillance and supervisory action in the enforcement of the program. The RSO will manage training and supervision of radiation protection program staff on site in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position will also manage and implement site-specific environment, health, and safety policies and procedures, safety management systems and training programs. The RSO reports directly to the Radiation Protection Supervisor. Key Responsibilities: Radiation Safety Perform radiation surveys using specialized equipment to identify and quantify radiation levels Monitor radiation exposure of employees and implement control measures to reduce exposure Develop and maintain radiation safety procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and licenses Provide radiation safety training to employees, contractors, and visitors Maintain and calibrate radiation detection equipment Provide immediate response to radiation emergencies and incidents Conduct radiological surveys of facilities Assist the Radiation Protection Supervisor with preparation of ALARA and Environmental Monitoring reports Ensure all monitoring, sampling, audits, and reporting activities are performed following schedules established within the facility radioactive materials license Assist with regulatory inspections and comprise reporting for regulatory communication Periodically conduct audits of the company’s facilities to identify safety, health, and environmental risks Assist the Radiation Protection Supervisor with investigation of all safety, health and environmental incidents at the company’s facilities Manage facility by-product materials, storage and shipments Accurately manage health, safety and environmental data within company database Occupational Safety Integrate site-specific and corporate environment, health, and safety policies, management systems and programs with the aim of continuing improvement Evaluate and monitor facilities to ensure compliance with governmental and company requirements and to minimize risks to environment, health and safety Train and equip employees with the understanding, skills and facilities to achieve an injury free and healthy workplace Educate employees on practices to improve the environment, wellness and safety on the job Provide information and training for the safe handling, use, transport, and disposal of materials Conduct regular environmental, health and safety, and emergency preparedness audits, and implement action plans with company employees and contractors Identify significant health or safety risks through hazard identification (job hazard analysis), develop shall establish specific written safe work programs/procedures to ensure that operations associated with the risk can be carried out safely Management of on-site contractors to implement practices consistent with company’s environment, health and safety policies and procedures Manage investigations of all safety, health and environmental incidents at the company’s facilities Requirements Education, Experience & Skill Requirements The Radiation Safety Officer must meet and maintain the ability to meet the qualifications as a Radiation Safety Officer under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Radiation Protection Regulations. This position requires a bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science, industrial hygiene, health physics, radiation protection, or engineering from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience, with two years of relevant experience equivalent to a year of academic study, from a uranium or mineral extraction/recovery, radioactive waste processing, or a radioactive waste or by-product material disposal facility. Further requirements of this position include: Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements for facility compliance with radiation protection regulations including 30 TAC 336, 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 40, and 40 CFR 192 Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving history Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for implementing and managing the radiation protection program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing training to staff. They also conduct radiation surveys, monitor exposure levels, and respond to emergencies.