Health Physicist - Port Hope, Canada - Westinghouse Electric Company
Description
Health Physicist
location Port Hope Ontario, Canada
Education
Honours degree in science or engineering. Preferably post graduate degree in health physics or equivalent studies from a university of recognized standing (e.g. nuclear engineering, health physics, radiation)
Minimum of five years of practical experience as a qualified Health Physicist, providing technical
support for RP instrumentation or providing oversight on RP lead improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of Radiation Protection program
requirements, and manual(s) and procedures.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of the Canadian Safety Nuclear Commission (CNSC) regulations and is familiar with instrument standards, guidelines or recommendations.
RP controls for the purposes of optimizing protection of workers due to ionizing radiation.Selection of radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment and technically
competent to review and develop RP instrument related documents, work of other professionals
and facility documents for accuracy, adequacy and compliance with the RP program.
Decontamination methods and techniques.
Characterization and release radiological surveys.
Provide oversight on RP Program implementation.
Complete ALARA assessments include associated documentation (e.g. Radiological Work Permits,
Radiological Work Assessment, Post-work ALARA reviews, details design reviews and plans).Review and assess the intended use of RP instrumentation to confirm its suitability.
Complete shielding calculations and dose assessments.
Provide guidance the handling and management of radiation sources.
Review requests for food and beverage consumption rooms.
Attend pre-job briefs and provide in field work surveillance as required
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