Radiation Safety Officer

Radiation Safety Officer

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of full-time Radiography experience.
• Must meet the qualifications of RSO, including experience in source retrieval and equipment maintenance.
• Corporate RSOs who have not met the two-year full-time radiographer requirement may submit alternative qualifications demonstrating their training and experience in radiation safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources to ensure we use appropriate safety equipment, carry out radiation safety training where required, and to conduct radiation safety audits on a regular basis.
• Ensure compliance with Radiation Safety and environmental programs. Ensure compliance has been achieved and maintained at the respective Acuren facility relative to DOT and IATA regulations.
• Audit on-the-job radiation safety performance.
• Ensure compliance and corrective actions when required are implemented.
• Monitor radiographic operations and the use of all procedures in the specific area of responsibility through audits, inspections, and other oversight techniques.
• Provides training and guidance in the adherence of the radiation safety program in the local office.
• Hands on training for 40-hour Rad. Safety for A/R’s.
• Shipping & handling of sources and source retrieval.
• Quarterly inspection of cranks and guide tube quarterly, cranks to be sent out annually.
• Calibration of the Dosimetry and survey meters.
• Manage RSO duties for one office.
• May perform radiography in the field as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Advise all management on radiation safety issues.
• Maintain and manage jurisdictional Radioactive Material Licenses.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining the Radiographic Operation and Emergency Manual.
• Ensure RSO training and certifications are current.
• Conduct annual corporate audits for each facility.
• Investigate all Radiation Safety Incidents.
• Familiarity with all relevant licenses, Operating and Emergency Manuals, NRC and applicable State Regulations, and pertinent sections of 49 CFR Transportation.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.