ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Rook I HSE Manager, the Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for implementing the Rook I Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Radiation Protection (RP) programs.
Central to this role will be fostering a strong safety culture while providing subject matter expertise, program monitoring, and data management.
This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is focused on the advancement of the Rook I Project (Project) as it transitions to the next stage of development.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)
- Implement IH and RP policies and procedures in a manner reflective of NexGen’s vision and values and in accordance with the Project’s regulatory obligations.
- Provide subject matter expert support related to IH and RP.
- Perform IH and RP area monitoring and manage associated records.
- Manage worker dosimetry program.
- Design contamination surveys and perform contamination measurements.
- Perform and manage the calibration and maintenance of equipment.
- Provide RP training and general orientations as required.
- Provide respirator training and fit testing.
- Contribute to risk assessments as related to IH and RP hazards and controls.
- Provide necessary internal and external reporting related to IH and RP performance.
- Participate in internal audit activities as required to support the Project.
- Assist in the incident management process, participate in incident investigations and corrective action activities as assigned.
- Drive continual improvement efforts affecting the IH and RP programs.
- Support employee and contractor engagement and hazard communication activities through occupational health committees and other means as required.
- Participate and contribute to engagement with Indigenous groups, local communities, and regulators to support health, IH, RP, and emergency preparedness and response processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree or diploma in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Substantial RP operational experience. Experience at a uranium mining and milling project is considered an asset.
- Detailed knowledge of key concepts, theories, and practices related to effective anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of IH and RP related hazards.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and provide coordination across multiple disciplines.
- Strong digital literacy using Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software.
- Strong aptitude in mathematics, physics, and statistics.
LOCATION
This position will be based at the Rook I site on a 2 week in / 2 week out schedule. Circumstances may require work based out of the Saskatoon office periodically.
Il y a 11 jours