Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Jr. Radiation Protection Technician opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN to support UCOR at the Transuranic Waste Processing Center (TWPC).

Citizenship: United States Citizenship Required
Local candidates only. No per diem.

United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) is the lead cleanup contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position reports to the Field Radiological Protection Manager and is responsible for providing supervised radiological protection support activities for the TPWC operations. The junior RPT shall support UCOR’s safety vision, mission and strategic objectives and be responsible for adhering to all aspects of performance, safety, policies and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Monitor radiological work with limited supervision.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of radiological fundamentals, radiation Protection concepts, and risks of exposure to radiation.
Conduct radiological surveys as directed.
Interpret and verify field data from radiological surveys and monitoring.
Demonstrate working knowledge of site procedures, and a thorough understanding of Radiological Protection procedures.
Have a basic knowledge of 10 CFR 835, applicable DOE orders, and related site procedures.
Perform simple repairs on radiological instrumentation.
Work as a team with fellow Radiological Protections and Operations personnel.
Engage in written comprehensive tests and practical demonstrations to build skills for RPT qualification.
Execute limited independent judgment in order to plan, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks
Have a working-level knowledge of the operation of the TWPC processes and equipment.
Assist RPTs in the performance of job coverage surveys and activities.
Document and record data in databases, forms, and logs to provide reproducible account of the work performed.
Gain theory and practical experience and be able to complete DOE Core Academics.
Attend training and complete computer-based training as assigned.
Maintain required qualifications for assigned duties.
Performs duties as assigned by the Radiological Protection Supervisor and Field Radiological Protection Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Competency Statement(s)
Safety Awareness-Ability to adapt to and maintain a safety-conscious work environment.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate, conduct, and conform to a set of values and accepted standards, such as honesty, integrity, reliability, and accountability.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task, and perform work accurately and thoroughly; continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task; Some analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various problems, and prioritize work.
Team Work - Ability to effectively work within a team environment, exhibiting a friendly and cheerful demeanor toward co-workers and customers.
Communication- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with others using both the spoken and written word, as well as ability to actively listen and comprehend communication from others; Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires poise, tact and diplomacy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Associates Degree (AS) in an applied science is preferred.
Experience: 1 year experience as a Junior RPT or 2 years related or select experience.
Preferred: up to 1 year experience in Department of Energy (DOE) radiological activities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are critical features of this job and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment: The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers.

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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