Intranet Applications Specialist - Web jobs in Odessa, TX

Summary:

To provide health physics (HP) support to assigned facilities, HP consultative advice to line and facility management, HP technical support, developing and implementing elements of the Radiation Protection Program Compliance Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to:
Providing HP/Radiation Safety (RS) program management and oversight:

• Preparing, reviewing and revising radiation protection manual procedures.
• Establishing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics.
• Monitoring RS related non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Performing RS compliance inspections.
• Preparing or participating in annual RS program compliance reviews.

HP/RS services for assigned facilities and projects:

• Development and implementation of RS controls, processes and procedures.
• Project specific dose assessments.
• ALARA assessment and reviews.
• Preparation, review and/or approval of radiological work plans/procedures.
• Post-work ALARA reviews.
• Response and investigation of unplanned event investigations.

Technical HP/RS services for assigned facilities and projects:

• Review and approval of the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment.
• Oversight of site processes for the calibration of RP instrumentation.
• In-field gamma spectroscopy.
• Oversight of decontamination methods and techniques.
• Planning, execution, and documentation of scoping, characterization, and release radiological surveys.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of recommendations and guidelines of radiological protection standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment, and techniques used both in theory and practice.
• Use of Microsoft computer software, knowledge, and use of databases.
• Knowledge in the use of modeling tools such as MicroShield, Skyshine, RESRAD, CAP88, Hotspot Scale, and MCNP.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet objectives and targets.
• Ability to make decisions based on established requirements, procedures, and practices.

Education and/or Experience

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Degree in Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering OR (B) Certified Health Physicist (CHP) OR (C) 3 years or more working functionally as a Health Physicist (not a rad tech) plus a science or engineering degree

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and Microsoft Access.

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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Environmental monitoring: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Andrews, TX 79714: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person