Radiation Protection Surveyor

Description

• Perform and participate in formal and on-the-job training, as required
• Inform immediate supervision of any unusual conditions or actions impacting RP
• Perform basic hazard assessments, review and approve work permits for RP requirements
• Perform loose and fixed contamination checks on personnel (exit procedures from radiation zones) and equipment or facilities
• Perform duties under varying degrees of supervision, including overtime, shift work, or irregular hours
• Develop a good knowledge of the RP program and procedures at Candu Energy
• Post and mark radiation signage and zones as required by procedures
• Develop a good knowledge of all instruments used by Radiation Surveyors in the course of their work
• Recognize and appropriately respond to abnormal situations to ensure personnel safety is maintained
• Exercise judgement verifying procedural compliance and in offering advice on RP or contamination control questions as they arise in daily activities
• 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 radiation surveys as requested by supervisors, including daily routine radiation surveys
• Maintain proper documentation in records and daily logs

Requirements

• Green badge qualification or equivalent at a nuclear power station is preferred
• Working knowledge of computer software and good record maintenance skills
• Ability to work in teams and maintain strong cooperation with coworkers
• Must be willing to travel, locally and internationally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to produce high quality applications and documentation for submissions
• Graduate from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education in a relevant field
• Must be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) or willing to be designated as a NEW.
• Achieve Group 1 RP qualifications as well as RAMT qualification.
• Ability to liaise with management, supervisors, customers and regulatory agencies using tact and good judgement
• Must be willing and physically able to wear respiratory protection and protective clothing
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience in radiation protection with nuclear power experience preferred
• Ability to improve and deal with rapidly changing conditions
• Thoroughly accurate, conscientious and possess excellent judgement
• Be conscious of the interaction between radiation control measures and their effects on production and schedule responsibilities
• Physically capable of lifting, handling, etc., various items on a regular basis

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance