Radiation Safety Analyst

Req
Team: K40 RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes
Full-Time

Shift: 3rd
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:
No

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

Evaluates, implements, and controls company’s radioactive waste management programs and procedures to protect against radiation hazards. Recommends and develops policies for inspection standards, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, waste handling, and disposal services. Controls personnel radiation exposures, environmental releases, and surface-type contaminants. Stays abreast of federal, state, local, and industry radiation protection regulations and ensures that radiation levels are in compliance with standards.

May develop and direct radiation training and monitoring programs.

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Assists RSO Manager in the development of policies for safely utilizing a radiography source onboard commissioned Navy vessels and training facilities, within temporary area operations, in permanent radiography areas and during emergency situations involving an irretrievable (hung-out) source. Assists in the development of policies for inspection standards, emergency procedures, and standard operating procedures. Assists RSO Manager in the control and management of personnel radiation exposures.

Coordinates shipping and receiving radioactive materials within DOT/NRC regulations. Maintains all associated radiography equipment and calibration. Monitors and controls exposure to personnel and the environment. Stays abreast of NRC and Virginia Radiation Health Department regulations and ensures that radiation levels and personnel exposures are in compliance with standards. Assists RSO Manager in the development and administration of O38 radiation safety training and safety monitoring programs.

Radiography experience is preferred for this position. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain IRRSP, a 3rd party certification and must be able to pass a RAD Physical.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.

Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive…