Radiation Protection Surveyor

Overview
This position provides an essential service to facilitate the conduct of safe work by Candu staff and contractors in Candu licenced facilities and at client sites across the world. The successful candidate will be expected to meet Candu’s business objectives/customer requirements, and to ensure that this function is performed efficiently, within all applicable regulatory requirements. This position reports functionally to the Radiation Protection (RP) Manager.

Your role

Develop a good knowledge of the RP program and procedures at Candu Energy

Develop a good knowledge of all instruments used by Radiation Surveyors in the course of their work

Achieve Group 1 RP qualifications as well as RAMT qualification.

Perform and participate in formal and on-the-job training, as required

Perform radiation surveys as requested by supervisors, including daily routine radiation surveys

Post and mark radiation signage and zones as required by procedures

Perform loose and fixed contamination checks on personnel (exit procedures from radiation zones) and equipment or facilities

Perform basic hazard assessments, review and approve work permits for RP requirements

Exercise judgement verifying procedural compliance and in offering advice on RP or contamination control questions as they arise in daily activities

Inform immediate supervision of any unusual conditions or actions impacting RP

Be conscious of the interaction between radiation control measures and their effects on production and schedule responsibilities

Recognize and appropriately respond to abnormal situations to ensure personnel safety is maintained

Maintain proper documentation in records and daily logs

Establish excellent communication and develop internal relationships with Candu staff as well as maintain an excellent business relationship with external industry peers and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

Perform duties under varying degrees of supervision, including overtime, shift work, or irregular hours

About You

Graduate from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education in a relevant field

Minimum 4 years of related work experience in radiation protection with nuclear power experience preferred

Green badge qualification or equivalent at a nuclear power station is preferred

Ability to improve and deal with rapidly changing conditions

Ability to work in teams and maintain strong cooperation with coworkers

Ability to liaise with management, supervisors, customers and regulatory agencies using tact and good judgement

Thoroughly accurate, conscientious and possess excellent judgement

Working knowledge of computer software and good record maintenance skills

Physically capable of lifting, handling, etc., various items on a regular basis

Must be willing and physically able to wear respiratory protection and protective clothing

Strong written and verbal communication skills, to produce high quality applications and documentation for submissions

Must be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) or willing to be designated as a NEW.

Must be willing to travel, locally and internationally.

Rewards & benefits
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