Physicist jobs in Hobbs, NM

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Certified Health Physicist opportunity in Eunice, NM at the Urenco USA (UUSA) National Enrichment Facility.

Work Location: Telework – Occasional/Hybrid
Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required.

UUSA, operated by Louisiana Energy Services LLC, is the only commercial enrichment facility operating in the US, and is located in Eunice, New Mexico.

Duties:

• Establishes and reviews standards and procedures for radiation safety
• Monitors treatment planning and dosimetry on patients
• Ensures maintenance and calibration of radiation and survey equipment
• Works under consultative direction toward predetermined goals and objectives
• Assignments are usually self-initiated
• Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results
• Works on complex problems where analysis of data or situations requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Exercises technical discretion within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criterion for obtaining results
• Responsible for testing and monitoring equipment and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data
• Develops procures and modifies health physics equipment
• Monitors and controls the organization's radiation protection standards in accordance with Federal, State and industry programs to ensure ALARA
• Maintains professional knowledge of existing and proposed changes in radiation protection requirements
• Provides expert knowledge of diverse radioactive materials and hazards
• Makes recommendations and presentations to government, industry and management based on interpretations and principles of professional practices
• Provides expert assistance and guidance on complex radiological control problems
• Provides leadership to less experienced Physicists and to Technicians through work assignments, monitoring schedules and resolving problems
• May act as lead person or technical expert on medium to large projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree and 5 – 20 years’ experience
• Certification by the American Board of Health Physics Certified Health Physicist Required

Clearance:
Clearance not required to start but must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance if requested.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers