Health Physics Technician, MFC

Overview

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Health Physics Technician to work in the Radiological Controls Operations department. The team operates a 4x10 schedule with options varying between 4-10s, 4-12s, 5x5x4, or rotating shifts at the Materials & Fuels Complex (MFC) desert site facility, with every Friday off. You will report to the Radiological Control Fields Manager.

You will perform routine and special radiological control surveys of areas, materials, and personnel. Monitor shipments, disposal, and/or storage of radioactive materials. Calculate the amount of time personnel may be safely exposed to radiation. Calibrate and maintain adequate inventories of portable and/or fixed radiation monitoring and personnel protective equipment. Review design, procurement, and/or work authorization documents for accuracy and completeness concerning safety requirements.

Identify potential problem areas and apply necessary corrective measures. Perform material/fabrication/installation inspections to verify safety requirements are met.

• Provide radiological work coverage, radiological work/practices oversight and mentoring: enforce radiological control requirements, ensure ALARA principles are followed during work and respond to radiological emergencies.
• Apply a basic knowledge of different radiological control principles, procedures, requirements, and related instrumentation sufficient to monitor for radiation, contamination and airborne radioactivity in the workplace. Ensure compliance with radiological safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with radiological safety requirements.
• Review, evaluate and comply with radiological work permits.
• Document and review, when applicable, radiological surveys and radiological information in logs and survey maps.
• Provide input for radiation safety related improvements to facility procedures concerning radiation control and ALARA implementation. Recommend additional training or changes to radiological control procedures to correct deficiencies.
• Perform required radiological surveys for free release of materials; personnel surveys for contamination; surveys for contamination control, radiation control and worker exposure, airborne radioactivity control; and surveys to categorize waste for shipment.
• Issue "time out" and "stop-work" orders.

• Level 2:
  High School or equivalent and 18+ months of Rad Con experience.
• Level 3:
  High School or equivalent and 36+ months of Rad Con experience.
• Must either be currently DOE Core qualified or successfully pass the DOE Core exam administered by BEA prior to start date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain qualification as a INL Technician within 1 year of start date.
• Technical/Vocational certification or formal course completion in Radiation Protection/Safety.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

• NRRPT for Senior Role is preferred

• The pay range for this position is:
  Level 2 ($30.84 min - $50.87 max) / Level 3 ($36.08 min - $59.52 max). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP:
  This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, work in confined spaces, and work in an office and field environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.