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Radiation Protection Specialist at KBR, Inc.

Radiation Protection Specialist

KBR, Inc. · ACT, AU

1 weeks ago

Radiation Protection Specialist

KBR, Inc. · ACT, AU

9 days ago
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About the Role

This role is employed by KBR and forms part of our integrated nuclear capability, where you will lead and contribute to radiation protection aspects of nuclear safety cases and systems, apply radiation protection methodologies to assist with the design and operation of complex defence and civil nuclear and radiological infrastructure, and work within defence and civil nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to the development and/or review of the radiation protection aspects of nuclear safety cases and nuclear safety management systems.
  • Apply radiation protection methodologies to assist with the design and operation of complex defence and civil nuclear and radiological infrastructure.
  • Work within and engage with defence and civil nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks.
  • Contribute radiation protection technical capability for projects.
  • Train and mentor the next generation of Australian radiation practitioners.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of relevant state, commonwealth and international standards and regulations in the field of radiation protection.
  • Practical experience working in one or more nuclear or radiological-related facilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in the implementation of radiation protection measures in areas including shielding, contamination control, monitoring, dosimetry and radiological zoning.
  • Experience carrying out dose assessments, radiation safety assessments, risk assessments, and optimisation and ALARA assessments.
  • Strong written communication skills including experience with drafting and reviewing technical reports.
  • Hold (or be eligible to hold) Australian, US or UK defence security clearance.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in Science or Engineering with a sound knowledge of the sciences underpinning radiation safety.

Skills

  • Radiation protection
  • Nuclear safety cases
  • Nuclear safety management systems
  • Radiation protection methodologies
  • Defence and civil nuclear and radiological infrastructure
  • Defence and civil nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks
  • Shielding
  • Contamination control
  • Monitoring
  • Dosimetry
  • Radiological zoning
  • Dose assessments
  • Radiation safety assessments
  • Risk assessments
  • Optimisation and ALARA assessments
  • Technical report drafting and review
  • Client management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Safety-informed design processes
  • Deterministic safety analysis
  • Shielding modelling
  • Dose modelling
  • Environmental modelling

Location

  • Australia

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Flexible work arrangements

Experience Level

  • Senior

Education Level

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Science or Engineering
  • Radiation protection specific qualifications

Salary/Compensations

  • Industry leading salaries reviewed annually

Benefits

  • 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
  • Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
  • Salary packaging and novated leases
  • Paid professional membership fees
  • Life/Health insurance discounts
  • Employee stock purchase plans
  • Paid parental leave
  • Personal career development plans
  • Growth and promotion opportunities

About the Company

  • KBR brings together over 1,500 people across Australia, combining consulting, engineering, science, technology and delivery expertise to plan, design, deliver and optimise critical assets, infrastructure and programs.
  • Our work spans transport, water, defence, maritime, buildings, nuclear, energy and resources.
  • Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships continue to drive significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.
  • At the heart of our business is a collaborative “One Team” culture: we work closely with clients and partners to achieve exceptional results, while fostering an open, inclusive environment where our people feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
  • Joining KBR means becoming part of an integrated team that combines KBR’s broad technical and delivery capability with the longstanding specialist nuclear expertise of Frazer-Nash Consultancy (a KBR company).
  • Together, we have one of Australia’s largest Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (NSQEP) teams and experience supporting Australia’s nuclear agencies and emerging nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.