Radiation Safety and NE Safety Officer- Nuclear Engineering

Radiation Safety and NE Safety Officer- Nuclear Engineering - 24000000GX 

Description

 

Established in 1957, the department of Nuclear Engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering was the first and continues to be one of the most prestigious in the United States. Our graduate program is consistently ranked as one of the top in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Our Nuclear Engineering department is seeking a Radiation Safety and NE Safety Officer. This position serves as the Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Manager and Safety Officer and develops, supports, and enforces safety compliance for NE. This position is responsible for keeping the safety records within NE. The position also leads the departmental radiation safety program for NE; ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting students, staff, faculty, and the general public from sources of ionizing radiation. 

This position will provide lab support and will have safety and compliance responsibilities, including providing guidance to faculty and interface with University organizations on safety, training, OSHA requirements, Radiation safety, etc., ensuring compliance with proper safety procedures, protocols, and record keeping requirement, and ensuring proper disposal of laboratory materials and hazardous waste while working with EHS and Radiation Safety.

 

Qualifications

 

Needed competencies include:

Must have comprehensive knowledge of health physics and applying health physics concepts in the workplace. Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations and to be able to communicate results so that they affect solutions to problems. Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to lead in both a safety/compliance and administrative role. Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to assess safe and unsafe working conditions, to lead through contentious interactions, to know when to stop unsafe work activities on behalf of the university.  Must have ability to make sound quick decisions and think calmly in emergency situations to determine proper course of action. Must possess proven leadership skills.

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of cross-functional teams.

Must possess excellent organizational and computer skills including ability to use programs such as, and not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook to communicate with customers and manage time and work tasks. 

Expert knowledge to safely and properly manage radioactive materials, as well as biosafety, hazardous gases, and chemicals used in lab classes and research. The ability and expertise to provide assistance and training to students and faculty in matters of radiation safety and compliance.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in technical field required, preferably in radiation safety or similar field due to handling of hazardous and radioactive materials

·        5+ years experience in knowledge and handling of radioactive and hazardous gases and chemicals

·       Experience using laboratory equipment in an academic or research laboratory environment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in knowledge and handling of radioactive and hazardous gases and chemicals

• Experience using laboratory equipment in an academic and research environment

• Radiological Worker, Hazardous Materials Worker, or other safety related certifications

Experience working in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or DOE regulatory environment and an in-depth understanding of those regulations.

Experience in developing NRC license requests.

The skills to work with diverse and large groups of faculty and students and vendors. 

Advanced skills and knowledge in health physics and how to apply in a diverse R&D environment. 

Ability to communicate technical information to individuals without the same knowledge.  Ability to deal with people effectively.   

Pay based on experience, range of $80- $110k

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is recognized by Forbes magazine as on of America’s best places to work and offers competitive benefits that can be reviewed here: UT Benefits

Application process:  A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  For full consideration, all applicants must submit their application online and attach a letter of interest, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references.

 

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Nuclear Engineering 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Apr 22, 2024, 7:58:16 AM