CERTIFIED HEALTH PHYSICIST 3 | SENIOR CERTIFIED HEALTH PHYSICIST
Posted on: 18 Jan 2021
Newport News, VA
Job Description
Job Description
Works under very general direction. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating research, training and monitoring programs to protect plant and laboratory personnel from radiation hazards. Recommends and develops policies and procedures to include: inspection standards, safe-work methods, decontamination procedures, radiological emergency procedures. Develops, procures and modifies health physics equipment. Participates in monitoring and controlling the organization's radiation protection standards in accordance with Federal, State and industry programs to ensure ALARA. Performs personnel and plant radiation exposure measurements, radiation equipment testing and radioactive materials and waste measurements. Maintains records and supporting data for required government, industry and management reports. Makes recommendations for changes in the work environment based on interpretations and principles of professional practices. Must keep current on existing and proposed changes in Federal, State and Industry radiation protection regulations. Provides technical assistance and guidance on comprehensive radiological control problems. May provide leadership to less experienced Physicist and to technicians through work assignments, monitoring schedules and resolving problems. May act as lead person or technical expert on small to medium projects
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree and 5-7 Years Experience
Preferred Qualifications
A passing grade in Part 1 of the American Board of Health Physics Certified Health Physicist examination preferred. PHD in Health Physics or related fields and 1-3 years experience; or M.S. and 3 to 5 years experience or B. S. and 5 to 7 years experience.
Req ID: 4531
Department: E85 RADIOLOGICAL CNTL
Entity: NN SHIPBUILDING (0265)
Travel Required: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes-May Consider Occasional/Part-time Teleworking for this position
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Clearance Type: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Company Statement:
Huntington Ingalls Industries employs more than 42,000 people throughout the United States and around the world. We are Americas largest military shipbuilder and one of the largest defense contractors for unmanned systems, nuclear and environmental services and fleet sustainment. Our employees build, engineer and innovate complex products and solutions for our customers on a daily basis - we do the Hard Stuff, Done Right. Each year we hire thousands of business, engineering, IT professionals and tradespersons to accomplish our mission. Why not become part of something bigger than yourself, find your purpose, and join HII today.
EEO Statement:
Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides a wide range of professional services through its Fleet Support, Mission Driven Innovative Solutions, Nuclear & Environmental, and Oil & Gas groups. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 41,000 people operating both domestically and internationally.
Builder of the most complex ships in the world for 133 years at Newport News, and 81 years at Ingalls.
Sole builder of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, the world’s largest warships, and one of two builders constructing nuclear-powered submarines.
Exclusive provider of refueling services for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, at the forefront of new ship technologies, specialized manufacturing capabilities and nuclear facility management.
Largest industrial employer in Virginia and Mississippi, and an employer in Louisiana and Alabama.
Largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants—has built more than 70 percent of Navy fleet of warships.
Builder-of-record for 41 DDG 51 class Aegis guided missile destroyers.
Builder of record for the LHA 6 class large-deck amphibious ships and the sole builder of the Navy’s newest fleet of the San Antonio (LPD 17) class amphibious assault ships.
Builder-of-record for the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard – the National Security Cutter.
Provider of a wide variety of products and services to the nuclear energy, oil and gas markets, including Department of Energy
Provider of mission critical and practical solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide through Technical Solutions.
Unrivalled experience in modular engineering and construction with innovative new solutions for upstream, midstream and downstream energy infrastructure.
Employs approximately 5,000 engineers and designers.
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IndustryAerospace and Defense
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No. of Employees40,000+
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