X-Ray Lab Lead/Radiation Safety Officer

Job Title: X-Ray Lab Lead/Radiation Safety Officer                                      

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering / Engineering Solutions

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt         

Grade: A08(JA0809) - A09(JA0911)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: A08: $86,000 - $115,000; A09: $102,500 - $136,500/ per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an X-ray Lab Lead Technician and Radiation Safety Officer, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.  The X-Ray Lab Lead Technician/RSO will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will function as the X-Ray Lab Lead Technician, ensuring operations are accomplished successfully within the X-Ray Lab. The Lead Technician will provide oversight of X-Ray Lab personnel under the guidance of the NDE Supervisor. As Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), the selected candidate will manage all aspects of our radiation protection program and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and BNH’s Radioactive Materials License.

Job Duties:

• Daily operations and oversight of radiographic personnel including assigning of projects.
• Identifies and advocates manpower and resources to assure completion of established X-Ray lab objectives.
• Recommend and implement new policies, modification to existing policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Assures proper housekeeping and safety of lab personnel in addition to on-site visitors.
• Create and maintain auditable records applicable to the Radiation Safety Program.
• Ensure compliant receipt, transfer shipping of radioactive material.
• Create and or update Operating and Emergency procedures that are required under the federal and state regulations for industrial radiography utilizing radioactive material.
• Ensure only qualified and approved personnel are allowed to access and use radioactive material for the purpose or performing radiographic inspections within the X-ray Laboratory.
• Perform periodic unannounced personnel audits while using radioactive material, ensures radiographic equipment is inspected and calibrated as required.
• Create and/or update plans and procedures associated with NRC Part 37 regulations and maintain records as required under state regulations and as required by NRC Part 37.
• Perform record and file audits to identify any areas of non-compliance or in need of improvement.
• Ensure that personnel exposure monitoring dosimetry is available, and records of exposure are maintained.
• Act as liaison with the State of Tennessee Department Radiological Health/NRC concerning the procurement, possession, storage and use of radioactive material and provide input and assistance with state audits.
• Ensure all approved access personnel meet the personnel integrity requirements as set forth in NRC Part 37 regulations.
• Develop and provide associated annual Radiation Safety Training and other training required by regulations, ensuring completion by appropriate personnel.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of nine (9) years of experience in an industrial X-ray or non-destructive testing (NDT) laboratory environment
• Must possess an active Level II or higher NDT certification in Radiographic Testing (RT) in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A guidelines.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a certified radiographer performing film interpretation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) training course or previously approved by an Agreement State or the NRC to be the RSO for a material license.
• Associate’s degree in engineering technology with curriculum in non-destructive testing and evaluation.
• Current ASNT Industrial Radiation Safety Personnel (IRRSP) certification through The American Society of Nondestructive Testing.
• Current Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for a material license.
• Qualified and certified to Level II-III in the following NDE methods: Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT-UTT), Radiographic Testing (RT-RAM/X-ray) with film interpretation, and Visual Testing (VT).
• Experienced in reading Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and experience with the following: ASME B&PV Codes V, VIII Divisions 1&2, ASME B31.1, B31.3 and NBIC NB-23.
• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification through The American Welding Society.
• Current API 510/570/653 certification through The American Petroleum Institute.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word products.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance /2025
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

U.S. Citizenship is required.

At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

A08: $86,000 - $115,000; A09: $102,500 - $136,500/ per year at Arnold Airforce Base, TN.