About the role

Associate Health Physicist providing technical guidance in radiological protection at Savannah River Mission Completion. Managing assessments and calculations while collaborating with senior engineers.

Responsibilities

Applies limited use of radiological engineering and health physics principles learned through formal education and work experience for multiple facilities/projects as assigned
Provides technical, operational, and regulatory guidance on radiological protection issues
Performs limited assessments, calculations, and analysis to determine monitoring for proper radiological protection controls and shielding required to meet or exceed company/regulatory standards, while considering the economic impacts under general supervision
Prepares technical documentation and models to support calculations
Manages (tracking, estimating, etc.) and communicates changes to assigned schedule
Conducts peer review of tests and calculations for standard projects under general supervision
Becomes familiar with facilities, projects, processes, and regulatory procedures based on guidance from colleagues and supervisor
Supports senior members of the group while working independently on less complex tasks
Serves as subject matter expert (SME) for radiation protection procedures that perform limited radiological calculations, calibrations, data reviews, regulatory reviews, and assessments
Performs research and analyzes new equipment to support the development of cost-effective solutions and improvements

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering, health physics or applicable science or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
Preferred qualifications for an Associate Health Physicist (Grade 65): Internship(s) held within nuclear weapons facilities, demolition and destruction Site or nuclear power plant facilities
Basic understanding and knowledge of general health physics principles; fundamental knowledge of related disciplines
Familiarity with MCNP, SCALE, Origen ARP, MicroShield, HOTSPOT codes
Preferred qualifications for a Health Physicist (Grade 66): Knowledge of health physics concepts, principles and techniques; general knowledge of related disciplines
Working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, DOE Orders, and ANSI standards that provide guidance and requirements for radiation protection programs
Familiarity with MCNP, SCALE, Origen ARP, MicroShield, HOTSPOT codes

401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
Health Savings Account
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement