Health Physics Monitor

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As a Nuclear Health Physics Monitor you will help implement and support radiation protection programs across the site. You will ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and internal safety procedures, safeguarding employees, the public, and the environment from exposure to ionizing radiation.

You will report to the SST Supervisor and be located at Springfields Fuel Site. The is onsite role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine contamination and radiation surveys of personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Provide radiological coverage for routine and non-routine jobs in radiologically designated areas.
• Ensure compliance with ALARP principles.
• Help implement site radiation protection procedures and controls.
• Perform air sampling, smear sampling, and bioassay collection as required.
• Perform daily operational checks on radiation monitoring instruments and report any faults for timely maintenance or calibration.
• Support decontamination and radioactive waste handling activities.
• Document survey results and maintain accurate radiological records.
• Work in collaboration with the Health Physics Supervisor, providing on-the-job support and guidance to colleagues regarding radiological safety practices.
• Provide training and guidance to personnel working in designated areas.
• Respond to radiological incidents and support emergency response operations.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Protection or equivalent qualifications in a science/engineering-related field.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).
• Basic working knowledge of mathematics.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Health Physics Surveyor/Monitor.
• Basic knowledge & understanding of instrumentation for nuclear operations including waste disposal & recycling.
• Experience for carrying out functional tests of radiation protection monitoring instrumentation using calibrated radioactive sealed sources.

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Why Westinghouse:

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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