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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:
* radiological surveys and analyses
* routine Health Physics tasks including -
* Response checks of instrumentation
* Monitoring of personnel and areas
* Designated area access / egress control
* Air sampling
* PPE / RPE inspection
* Possible use of specialised RPE, i.e. PBASO (pressurised breathing air - suit operative)
* Working party compliance with radiological controls
* Clearance monitoring
* decontamination of areas, items and personnel
* Prepare and maintain all necessary records, and associated documentation
* Assist project engineers as necessary with work/test instructions and studies
* Report progress and results to the RPS / Supervisor / Site Manager
Essential Requirements:
* NVQ Radiation Protection or City & Guilds - Radiation Safety Practices
* Proven experience of health physics surveillance
* Understands radiological issues, radioactive shielding and barrier theories and protocols for safe working
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations inc: COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR
* Compliance with Radiological Protection / IRR 99
* Competent user of MS Office
* Carry out simple arithmetic calculations
* Utilisation of technical or scientific data
* DV clearance or clearable
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