EHS Sr Specialist

EHS Sr Specialist (Radiation Safety Officer)

Job Location:

US-IL-Marion

Requisition :

Position Type:
Full Time, On‑Site, Human Resources

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with advanced product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our ethos of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment is the guiding principle behind everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success—fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

We offer a robust total rewards package that goes beyond compensation with healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits, along with career development and recognition programs.

Join our high‑performance team if our mission resonates with you.

We are looking for an RSO with knowledge of NRC or agreement state regulations, licensing, radiation training of employees, X‑Ray machines, sealed source gauges, primarily focused on all aspects of the safe handling of Depleted Uranium (DU). This includes handling of DU and indoor test firing of DU munitions, controls, protective equipment, and medical surveillance required for working in DU projectile impact areas.

Knowledge of air monitoring for alpha and beta radiation, employee dosimetry, exposure controls, radiation surveys for alpha and beta contamination control in process areas and at the firing range, direct‑reading survey meters, smear counting instruments, LLRW, and radioactive material shipping surveys is required.

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Solves complex problems.
• Works independently with minimal guidance.
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment.

• Outlines and implements policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance.
• Delivers training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization.
• Communicates regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives.
• Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.
• Tracks and documents accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents.
• Monitors known health, safety, or environmental hazards, such as noise, air, or wastewater pollution levels.
• Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment and processes recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations.
• Communicates facility‑specific emergency response or evacuation plans.
• Has a broad and current knowledge of all government and applicable industry safety regulationsli>

• Responsible for all aspects of a Radiation Safety program and serves as the facility Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
• Advises plant management of the requirements of radiation safety protocols and procedures to ensure compliance as mandated by the regulating agency. Provides technical guidance to leadership and plant personnel.

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Environmental Health…