Health Physics Surveyor (Nuclear)
Long term contract/Permanent
Location - Reading
Rate - £36.26 per hour / £40,000 plus benefits
Start Date - ASAP
As a HP Surveyor you will be performing activities and carrying out assessments on tasks, equipment or environments which have a radiological impact. While doing it to the highest standards.
Responsibilities include:
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radiological surveys and analyses
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routine Health Physics tasks including –
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Response checks of instrumentation
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Monitoring of personnel and areas
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Designated area access / egress control
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Air sampling
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PPE / RPE inspection
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Possible use of specialised RPE, i.e. PBASO (pressurised breathing air - suit operative)
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Working party compliance with radiological controls
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Clearance monitoring
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decontamination of areas, items and personnel
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Prepare and maintain all necessary records, and associated documentation
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Assist project engineers as necessary with work/test instructions and studies
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Report progress and results to the RPS / Supervisor / Site Manager
Essential Requirements:
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NVQ Radiation Protection or City & Guilds - Radiation Safety Practices
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Proven experience of health physics surveillance
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Understands radiological issues, radioactive shielding and barrier theories and protocols for safe working
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Working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations inc: COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR
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Compliance with Radiological Protection / IRR 99
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Competent user of MS Office
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Carry out simple arithmetic calculations
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Utilisation of technical or scientific data
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DV clearance or clearable
If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Adam on 02392 288 289 or email on
[email protected]
