X-Ray Lab Lead​/Radiation Safety Officer

Overview

Job Title: X-Ray Lab Lead/Radiation Safety Officer

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering / Engineering Solutions

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: A06 (JA0609) / A07 (JA0710)

Salary Range: $59,000 - $100,000 / year

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an X-ray Lab Lead Technician and Radiation Safety Officer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The X-Ray Lab Lead Technician/RSO will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates.

The successful candidate will function as the X-Ray Lab Lead Technician, ensuring operations are accomplished successfully within the X-Ray Lab. The Lead Technician will provide oversight of X-Ray Lab personnel under the guidance of the NDE Supervisor. As Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), the selected candidate will manage all aspects of our radiation protection program and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and BNH's Radioactive Materials License.

• Daily operations and oversight of radiographic personnel including assigning of projects
• Identifies and advocates manpower and resources to assure completion of established X-Ray lab objectives
• Recommend and implement new policies, modification to existing policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Assures proper housekeeping and safety of lab personnel in addition to on-site visitors
• Create and maintain auditable records applicable to the Radiation Safety Program
• Ensure compliant receipt, transfer shipping of radioactive material
• Create and or update Operating and Emergency procedures that are required under the federal and state regulations for industrial radiography utilizing radioactive material
• Ensure only qualified and approved personnel are allowed to access and use radioactive material for the purpose or performing radiographic inspections within the X-ray Laboratory
• Perform periodic unannounced personnel audits while using radioactive material, ensures radiographic equipment is inspected and calibrated as required
• Create and/or update plans and procedures associated with NRC Part 37 regulations and maintain records as required under state regulations and as required by NRC Part 37
• Perform record and file audits to identify any areas of non-compliance or in need of improvement
• Ensure that personnel exposure monitoring dosimetry is available and records of exposure are maintained
• Act as liaison with the State of Tennessee Department Radiological Health/NRC concerning the procurement, possession, storage and use of radioactive material and provide input and assistance with state audits
• Ensure all approved access personnel meet the personnel integrity requirements as set forth in NRC Part 37 regulations
• Develop and provide associated annual Radiation Safety Training and other training required by regulations, ensuring completion by appropriate personnel
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Perform other duties as required

• High School diploma plus 2 years college or technical training, and 8 years of demonstrated relevant and progressive experience
• Completion of a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) training course, or previously approved by an Agreement State or the NRC to be the RSO for a material license
• Must be at least Level II certified inspector in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A guidelines (RT RAM-X-ray) with 5 years' experience as a certified radiographer with film interpretation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

• Associates degree in engineering technology with curriculum in non-destructive…