Health Physicist

Company: CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company (CHPRC)
Location: Richland
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE RADIATION PROTECTION TEAM!

At CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company (CHPRC), located in sunny Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy.

Our Radiation Protection team is seeking an experienced Health Physicist who has the ability to support implementation of the CHPRC Radiological Protection program at a decommissioning and demolition project. Our mission is safe, compliant implementation of 10 CFR 835. If you are a health physics professional who enjoys challenging, yet gratifying work, then we want to talk to you.

A day in the life of a Health Physicist may involve:

* Supporting the implementation of 10 CFR 835.
* Providing project technical support, procedure and technical basis document development, and implementation program functional areas (As Low As Reasonably Achievable, contamination control, work planning, assessments, instrumentation, emergency preparedness, etc.)
* Ensuring assigned policies, procedures, and technical documents effectively implement conduct of operations principles, safety management program components, and radiological control requirements
* Providing radiological control expertise and coordination for project activities in support of accomplishing critical milestones
* Performing work in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* BA/BS degree in health physics, science, or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, plus a minimum of 10 years' related experience
* Experience in the implementation of occupational radiation protection, as defined by 10 CFR 835

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* American Board of Health Physics certification

A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CHPRC, include the following:

* A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing!
* A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance!
* An excellent benefits package, effective day one of hire, which includes a generous 401K Savings Plan, Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Holiday/Vacation Pay, and more!

CHPRC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation Funding Provided
Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes

Clearance Required
No

Job Classification
Exempt

Shift Work Required
No

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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