Position Overview:Does a career focused on challenging and diverse radiation protection activities supporting numerous nuclear technologies at an NRC Category I Licensee interest you? If so, we have just the opportunity you're looking for! BWXT, Nuclear Operations Group - Lynchburg is seeking experienced professionals interested in continuing their careers as a Health Physicist or Radiological Engineer in our Lynchburg facilities!
Location: On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia
Your Day to Day as a Health Physicist: - The successful candidate is responsible for regulatory compliance assessments, radiological safety oversight and providing radiological site characterization and remediation support.
- Health Physics professionals will also perform internal dose assessments and environmental release modeling.
- The successful candidate will perform radiological evaluations for configuration management of new or changing facilities, equipment, processes, and procedures.
- The successful candidate will also perform routine surveillance, inspections and audits where material is used and stored to ensure compliance with agreement State and Federal License requirements.
- The successful candidate will provide operating areas with specific radiation protection professional input and oversight.
- They will maintain and operate computer codes for Shielding, Bioassay, Environmental Dispersion, Emergency Response, etc.
Required Qualifications:- This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or related engineering or science degree.
- Wide industry experience such as, CNMT, NPP, Uranium and TRU is desired.
- This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- This position requires a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of employment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) "Q" clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:- Certification by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) is preferred.
What We Offer:- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $76,000 - $119,000
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000 and $119,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
