Radiation Protection Engineer

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Senior radiation protection engineer

Are you interested in developing radiation protection in our Swedish nuclear fuel factory? Do you want to work in a complex and high-tech industry that contributes to a better climate?

Welcome to the Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Factory in Västerås and the Nuclear Safety team. We are 20 employees in radiation protection, dosimetry, nuclear safety and radioactive waste who work together to maintain and develop radiation safety in our fuel factory in Västerås.

Your contribution to the transition to fossil-free energy

Your work is an important piece of the puzzle to ensure that we are a radiation-safe workplace, thereby contributing to fossil-free power production for customers all over the world. Our facilities are subject to both the Radiation Protection Act and the Nuclear Activities Act, this mean that you will

• Ensure that we meet both current and new requirements in the field of radiation protection.

• Manage our work with radiation protection and dosimetry, with focus on measurement methods, dose consequence analyses for potential exposure situations and internal dose calculation.

• Work with reviews and incident investigations within the subject area.

Nuclear fuel production spans everything from wet chemical processes, via mechanical processing of ceramic and metallic materials, to final assembly of products with high demands on precision and quality. Handle large volumes of uranium makes our operations unique in the Nordic region and creates an equally unique challenge for our personnel working in the field of radiation protection.

You will be based in Västerås, Sweden and you will work onsite in the fuel factory.

We are looking for you

To excel in the position, we believe that you are a motivated person with a sense of quality. You can understand and explain complex reasoning in speech and writing. You have worked in the field of radiation protection for several years, for example at nuclear facilities or in healthcare, and you have a natural focus on development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physics, Health Physics, Engineering Physics or Radio Physics

• 5+ years of experience in the field of radiation protection

• Full professional proficiency in both Swedish and English

Meritorious

• Education after your master in a relevant field

• Knowledge of external and internal dosimetry

• Experience from educating others
  
  
  

Do you recognize yourself? Apply today!

Welcome with your application consisting of CV, cover letter and degree certificate. Selection and interviews take place continuously, so do not wait to send in your application!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

You will report to Ander Riber Marklund. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Anders on anders.marklund@westinghouse.com or 021-34 73 41.

Agreement area

This position belongs to the Technology Agreement SI/Unionen/Ledarna.

Union representatives

Academics at Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com

We offer: 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad.    As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. 

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse 

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