Radiographer

Job Description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Radiographer


What You'll Do

• Gathers, reduces and evaluates data.
• Performs calculations, analyzes data, evaluates and interprets results of tests and inspections to determine acceptance or rejection of assemblies, components, materials and plant equipment.
• Performs hands on, complex industrial radiography utilizing large variety of state-of-the-art radiation producing equipment and techniques.
• Evaluates and reports image analysis from conventional radiographic film and digital images.
• Performs work with a high degree of accuracy in all assigned activities under general supervision and adheres to operating procedures and other operating standards, with particular emphasis pertaining to Safety and Security procedures.
• Produces legible, correct, and accurate records, inspections, and analyses.
• Performs a variety of duties in assisting technical and scientific personnel on various production support, research, and development project including checking equipment for proper operation and condition; developing and assisting in development of new and improved methods to increase safety and productivity; and performing associated duties as assigned with the work area to ensure proper housekeeping incidental to the care and protection of equipment, records and procedures.
• Assists and works with Engineering and technical personnel of all levels in the familiarization of techniques, and procedures concerning imaging radiography.
• Follows (precisely) prescribed safety procedures in the handling of explosive, toxic, flammable or otherwise hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates the ability to methodically perform tasks and assigned functions and ensure that operations are conducted according to all applicable environmental, safety, health, and management requirements.
• Ensures that waste storage facilities are in environmental compliance and adhere to the waste storage requirements mandated in RCRA.
• Participates, when assigned, in work planning and employing methods to identify hazards and controls.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's degree in related discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical relevant experience 4 to 6 years.
• 6 or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
• After a training period, must be able to successfully complete and be certified as Level I and Level II Radiographic Testing (RT) per the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT).
• Requires working knowledge and understanding in the use of equipment, systems, and/or processes and some advanced skills in the area of specialty.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience gained from recent work experience, within the last five years, including hands on assignments, radiographic operation as a significant part of the job is desired.
• Relevant experience as a health physics technician with five plus years of experience is preferred.
• Requires a sound knowledge (critical for this position) of radiation safety, radiation standards, maintenance manuals, and/or technical procedures.
• Must have hands on experience in the operation of low, mid and high range x-ray producing equipment.
• All qualification work history, training, and education to be verified by documented proof.
• Shift work may be required.