Health Physicist 4 (Rad Con/Technical Training Specialist)

Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Position Summary

The Radiological Controls Health Physicist Training Specialist is responsible for the creation and implementation [KC1] of Radiological Control Technician (RCT) on-the-job trainings/evaluations (OJT/OJE) and continuing training programs for RCTs and staff as applicable within the radiation protection workforce. Training materials should include health physics topics as related to DOE RCT qualification training, company mission, and regulatory requirements set forth in 10CFR835, Occupational radiation Protection and DOE O 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment. This position is also responsible for generating training reports and help ensure employees are aware of upcoming training courses.

This position reports to the Director of Technical Training.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Design, develop, and/or revise training materials.
• Deliver training modules and programs to train all levels of RCT and RCT supervisors.
• Research, develop, and deliver lesson plans for RCT continuing training.
• Track requalification due dates and communicate with front line supervisors to make sure qualifications remain current.
• Generate weekly reports of training status to front line supervisors.
• Identify and deliver refresher-level on-the-job (OJT) training modules for radiological instrumentation.
• Present lessons learned from around the DOE complex.
• Must understand DOE RCT qualifications and be able to teach these topics as an SME.
• Develop training policies, procedures, processes, tools, formats, templates, and examples
• Mentor coordinators, other training specialists, and support staff
• Manage training records
• Work with Apprentices in various established Apprenticeship programs, positions, and levels of experience within those programs.
• Assist in the development of technical procedures supporting specific programs.
• Adhere to policies and programs concerning the N3B’s training program.
• Must have a general knowledge and understanding of the DOE.
• Must have ability to learn, assimilate and train others on a variety of subjects such as safety, security, quality assurance and/or nuclear operations.
• Keeping abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• General knowledge of DOE RCT qualification training, 10CFR835, Occupational Radiation Protection, and DOE O 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment.
• Knowledge of learning management systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in training program development and delivery, preferably at DOE nuclear facilities
• Demonstrate methods for identifying regulatory training requirements
• Knowledge and experience leading technical teams as well as working as part of a technical team
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey thoughts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
• Ability to train and mentor staff to higher levels of performance
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelors’ degree combined with a minimum of 10 years of relative experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.

Must be able to acquire and maintain certification through the DOE National Training Center, Basic Instructor Training

Employee Referral Eligibility:

This position is eligible for N3B’s employee referral program.

Mission Critical: Yes ☒ No ☐

Benefits and Salary:

N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Business Associations

Serves as a consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.

Impact

Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Technical Training Specialist will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Ability to obtain a Q level Department of Energy security clearance.

Diversity & Inclusiveness

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.