
NDA Analyst - Engineer - Oak Ridge, TN
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
RSI is actively seeking a Nondestructive Assay (NDA) Professional to support the NDA Program for the UCOR Cleanup Projects at Heritage Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Y-12. This position requires both technical capabilities commensurate with an NDA professional per ASTM C1490-14, Standard Guide for the Selection, Training and Qualification of Nondestructive Assay Personnel, section 5.2.2. NDA Professional Requirements, and prior NDA experience. This position supports the performance of NDA program activities as defined by senior management, applicable procedures, contracts, and regulatory requirements.Primary Responsibilities
- Perform nondestructive analyses as assigned by management.
- Assist and support management in ensuring proper completion and documentation of assigned nondestructive assay measurements and analysis are in accordance with all applicable requirements.
- May include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following areas such as radiological characterization planning, in addition to other duties as assigned.
- Perform nuclear measurements (gamma ray spectroscopy and passive neutron assay) and data reduction sequences as necessary to evaluate items of interest or facilities for radiological constituents in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
- May perform statistical test on data to determine radiological distribution and material composition.
- Assists to ensure the main element(s) of interest for the measurements comply with specific Data Quality Objectives to meet customer (NCS, NMC&A, Nuclear Facility Safety, and Waste) needs.
- Document and communicate all nuclear measurement and analytical results as required by protocol or procedure and in accordance with managerial direction.
- Set up, operate and calibrate NDA instrumentation in accordance with procedural requirements and assist with identifying anomalies to ensure instrumentation will produce quality data.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited school or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Ten (10) years of progressive nuclear facility NDA experience.
- Able to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
- Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with standard Microsoft software.
- Knowledge of NDA data analysis algorithms and their limitations.
- Knowledge of NDA hardware, method selection, and limitations.
- Self-motivated, requires limited direction.
- Meeting ASTM C1490-14 5.2.2 NDA Professional requirements is preferred but not required.
- Experience and knowledge of the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) and the Department of Energy (DOE) is preferred but not required.
- Criminal Background Check
- Pre-placement Drug Screening
- DOE "Q" clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.