Principle Compliance Engineer
Company: Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Location: Ballston Spa
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory comprises the U.S. Department of
Energy locations and personnel responsible for developing advanced
naval nuclear propulsion technology, providing technical support to
ensure the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear
reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in
the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval
Nuclear Laboratory includes the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power
Laboratories, the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and the Naval
Reactors Facility which have proudly supported the nation since
1946. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has nearly 8,000 employees
working at primary locations in Pennsylvania, New York, South
Carolina, and Idaho. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory also has an
established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations
around the globe. We are dedicated solely to the support of the
United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Naval Nuclear
Laboratory is operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.
Job Description
Are you an aspiring to be a Health Physicist expert who is working
toward completion of your Certification as a Health Physicist (CHP)
or an experienced Certified Health Physicist who is looking to work
in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) and work with
Radiation Health professionals? Are you looking for a position to
grow yourself and provide leadership to other Health Physicist in
the Naval Nuclear Laboratory Health Physics Community? The
Kesselring Site Radiation Health and Dosimetry unit is seeking a
person to provide technical assistance on health physics topics, as
well as efforts to grow themselves and others in the area of Health
Physics. The KS Radiation and Dosimetry Compliance Engineer will be
responsible for the execution and oversight of several Radiation
Health Programs. This includes the development and implementation
of new programs based on technologic advances. The successful
candidate will be required to qualify as a Processor on the current
Dosimetry System being utilized, as well as qualifying as a
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
signatory. The successful candidate will be entering in on the
ground floor regarding the development and implementation of a new
Dosimetry System for the NNPP. This will require development of
relationships with other Health Physics experts across the NNPP,
such as through the attendance of periodic Technical
Manager/Quality Manager (TM/QM) conferences. The successful
candidate will also be responsible for the completion of Dose
Investigation Reports in accordance with Corporate Dosimetry
procedures.
The successful candidate will need to qualify as an Internal
Monitoring Operator and System Administrator responsible for
oversight of all internal monitoring operations, including periodic
calibrations and testing, and qualifications of other individuals
in the unit. Being the System Administrator will require knowledge
in radiation detections and measurement principles, with an
emphasis on gamma spectroscopy. This knowledge will also support
other applications that are being developed and implemented.
The successful candidate will support the development and upkeep of
local procedures used in various Radiation Heatlh and Dosimetry
operations.
The successful candidate will support the unit's continuing
training program, including the development and delivery of health
physics training and casualty training for Health Physicists. This
will require collaboration with Corporate Dosimetry and the NNL
Health Physics Community in the development phases.
The successful candidate will support the KS Radiation Health and
Dosimetry internal audit and surveillance program. They will also
support the internal and external audits of KS Radiation Health and
Dosimetry performed by others and will track actions and responses
to those audits.
Lastly, the successful candidate will be required to participate in
the KS Emergency Response Organization.
Note: This position is also available Part-Time
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering or science-related
field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of
nine years of relevant experience or; Master's degree in a degree
in a technical, engineering or science-related field from an
accredited college or university and a minimum of seven years of
relevant experience or; Currently or previously Shift Supervisor
Part II qualified or qualified SIT and three years as EOOW in the
Nuclear Operations Program or CRE qualification or SRE qualified
with nine years of experience.
Preferred Skills
Experience with dose assessment, curie estimating, and radiation
health technical issues.
Knowledge of Dosimetry Systems.
Knowledge of radiation measurement and detection principles.
Knowledge of gamma spectroscopy technology.
Knowledge or experience in radiological environmental
monitoring.
Qualification as a Radiation Health Officer, or equivalent.
Demonstrated teaming abilities.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Certified Health Physicist development/preparations
Compensation and Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
401(k) Savings Program
Capital Accumulation Plan
Personal & Medical Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
9/80 Work Schedule
Flexible Start/End Times
Wellness Rewards Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!
Pay Range
$105,600 - $158,400 annually
Please note that the salary information shown is a general
guideline only.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as
well as market and business considerations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, or disability.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be
subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet
eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a
government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and
workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in
compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Federal
regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed
to Workplace Diversity
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