- 14-Sep-2023 to 14-Oct-2023 (CST)
- Pasadena, TX, USA
- DOE
- Salary
- Full Time
Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Holidays and Vacation available
Turner Industries is looking for a Radiation Safety Officer to join our team in the Pasadena, TX area.
The Radiation Safety Officer will be responsible for the management and safety of all radiographic operations in the assigned region. The position will maintain our Radiation Safety Program and ensure we are in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Exempt role.
Functional Requirements:
- Creates and maintains an organizational system of filing on all pertinent radiographic requirements.
- Emphasize the ALARA philosophy in all training of radiographic personnel.
- Reviews current procedures and proposes changes to reduce exposure levels when warranted.
- Conduct weekly reviews of pocket dosimeter reports and monthly reviews of optically stimulated luminescent reports for all radiographic personnel.
- Investigate any case involving over-exposure and initiate immediate corrective action and reporting requirements.
- Conducts investigations and implements corrective measures and reports the events required by Company Radiation Safety Program RSP and State.
- Conduct a formal ALARA audit annually of the company's radiation safety program.
- Conduct quarterly inspections on radiographic exposure devices and associated equipment.
- Conduct quarterly inventories of exposure devices and all alarms.
- Conduct quarterly surveys of the storage vault.
- Maintain current leak test on sources and exposure devices.
- Conduct field radiation safety performance and quality audits on each radiographic personnel not to exceed six months.
- Conducts annual source reconciliation with the NSTS.
- Conducts annual refresher training for all radiographic personnel.
- Maintains equipment calibrations.
- Abides by company policies and procedures.
- Maintain Turner's safety culture and work as a TEAM partner.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Qualification Standards:
- High school diploma or equivalent, technical school or college preferred.
- Source Retrieval Training.
- Valid Driver's license.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as required for internal and external interface.
- Inspection and Maintenance of Industrial Radiographic Equipment.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a radiographer or equivalent.
- Familiar with the Administration of Radiographic Safety Program.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and communicate with supervision and workers.
- Ability to prioritize and complete audits and work assignments by specific deadlines.
- Ability to follow precise directions and procedures from TSS's management and from the client.
- Ability to lead and influence.
- Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
- Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Physical Involvement:
May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing / data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment
Mental Involvement:
May be required to do the following: follow set procedures and standards; follow oral/or written directions; knowledge of federal, state and company standards and regulations; ability to read and write; ability to recognize and report safety hazards etc.; interpret written plans and blueprints; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; ability to communicate with others effectively; ability to work in a team and get along with others; ability to learn new tasks; remember processes, maintain focus, and complete tasks; ability to remain calm under pressure; manage time and expectations across multiple projects; ensure that work is done in a consistent manner and in compliance with directions
Work Environment Factors:
- Location: industrial maintenance and construction sites and/or office environment
- Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
- Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances
Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.
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