Health Physicist II - BWX Technologies, Inc. (formerly B&W) - Lynchburg, Virginia
The Health Physicist is responsible for developing and implementing radiological control programs to meet goals and objectives. Assignments are primarily self-initiated with a primary emphasis on radiological measurement systems and equipment, particularly using Na(i)TI and other equipment. Providing general support for all radiological measurement equipment is also important. Experience with SNM accountability issues is preferred.
US Citizenship, with no dual citizenship is required for this position.
Job Qualifications / Requirements
•A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, or Radiation Protection with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in applied health physics at a nuclear facility. Preference will be given to individuals with greater levels of experience.
•Prior work emphasis on instrumentation and monitoring is required
•A Master’s degree is strongly preferred
•A Department of Energy (DOE) “Q” Clearance will be required.
Desirable Areas of Focus:
•Gamma spectroscopy ,isotope identification and analysis
•Nondestructive assay,
• Instrumentation calibration and measurement.
•Criticality Accident Alarm Systems, and In-line Monitoring Systems.
•ISOCS/LabSOCS experience or training a desirable plus
•Special Nuclear material experience a plus
•Certification
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Open job postingAbout the company
BWXT traces its history back to the 1850s with the invention of the water tube boiler. Operating for many years as a part of The Babcock & Wilcox Company, our company has long been at the forefront of the commercial nuclear power generation and government nuclear industries, achieving an impressive number of firsts in both businesses. In 2015, The Babcock & Wilcox Company spun off its power generation business to allow BWXT to focus on government and nuclear operations.