Radiation Safety Officer Job Listing at Intertek in Salt Lake City, UT (Job ID 12743)

Description

Radiation Safety Officer – Salt Lake City, Utah

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Radiation Safety Officer to join our Building & Construction team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the geotechnical industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing

What are we looking for?

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the company's radiation safety program in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves ensuring safe use, storage, transportation, and handling of nuclear density gauges and coordinating training, licensing, and inspections to maintain full regulatory compliance. This position may travel at least 10% of the time.

Shift/Schedule: Core business hours, 8am-5pm

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

• Maintain and implement the company's radiation safety program in accordance with NRC/Agreement State requirements

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC, state radiation control agencies)

• Ensure compliance with all applicable radiation safety regulations, licenses, and permits

• Develop, conduct, and document radiation safety training and refresher courses for field personnel

• Oversee personnel dosimetry monitoring program (e.g., badges), including record keeping and exposure assessments

• Conduct regular audits, leak tests, safety inspections, and inventories of radioactive materials and devices

• Investigate and report radiation-related incidents, including loss or theft of sources, overexposures, and gauge damage

• Manage and submit regulatory filings, renewals, amendments, and incident reports

• Maintain calibration and certification schedules for all nuclear density gauges

• Coordinate the secure transport and storage of radioactive materials in accordance with DOT and radiation safety regulations

• Stay updated on changes to applicable regulations and communicate impacts to management and staff

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field AND;

• 3+ years of experience working with nuclear density gauges or in a related radiation safety role OR;

• 7+ years of experience working with nuclear density gauges or in a related radiation safety role in lieu of the above degree

• In-depth knowledge of NRC and/or Agreement State regulations, including 10 CFR Part 20 and Part 30

• Strong organizational, training, and communication skills.

• Field and office-based work with regular travel to project sites, storage facilities, and regulatory offices

• Ability to lift and move nuclear density gauges (typically ~30-40 lbs)

• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record

• Ability to travel to job sites as needed

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Current or previous designation as an RSO on a radioactive materials license

• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or other relevant certification

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest asset, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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