Respiratory Protection Program Manager Jobs in Augusta, GA

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Radiological Control First Line Manager (FLM) to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). 

Apply online using a current resume under the careers section of www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com. 

The Radiological Control First Line Manager (FLM) is responsible for the management and supervision of the Radiological Control Program including support and oversight for the assigned facilities operations group, ensuring the radiological health of facility personnel, and ensuring all Federal, State, Company, and Site requirements regarding radiation exposure to facility personnel and the general public are followed. 

• Assists the Facility Manager in directing and integrating the Facility's Radiation Protection Program responsible for environment, radiological safety, and health of Radiological Control Operations (RCO) personnel, visitors, production and laboratory organizations within the assigned facility. Implements program improvements relative to employee performance through Conduct of Operations initiatives.  Ensures facility operations personnel are following the requirements of the Site's Radiological Controls (5Q) Manual; and advises other departments on self-monitoring, protective clothing, respiratory protection, containment huts, and others to prevent the spread of contamination.
• Ensures facility and group is in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures by providing guidance, analysis, and audits of the radiation protection program for the facility. Provides implementation, surveillance, and maintenance of RadCon policies/guidelines.  Implements Conduct of Operations (2S) Manual requirements by meeting with other managers and FLMs on policy to ensure facility program consistency.  Reviews and assesses procedures and practices for technical accuracy, write/revises procedures and field changes.  Supervises and trains Radiological Control & Health Protection Department (RC&HP) Inspectors on proper RC&HP procedures and practices and advises other departments on RC&HP procedures.
• Ensures facility is in full compliance with all Federal, State, Company, and Site requirements to maintain exposure to facility, group, and the general public as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) overseeing the group's Radiation Protection Program to ensure radiation exposure of personnel is maintained ALARA. Conducts ALARA reviews, walkthroughs and surveillance of areas to monitor and enforce standards.  Provides input into occurrence reports and authors formal responses to audits and surveillances.  Audits radiation and contamination control surveys in support of habitability and job site safety programs to include reviewing air sample results, radiological data, and radiological survey log sheets.  Communicates deficiencies noted in facility operations to upper RCO Management.
• Represents the Facility Manager on Radiological Control issues externally and internally by communicating facility position to various oversight and planning groups.  Conducts visitor orientations and tours of the facility.
• Supervises and directs Radiological Control (RC) Inspectors to support current facility work priorities and schedules. Coordinates manpower requirements and allocations.  Coordinates the facility and/ or group's Radiation Protection Program execution and improvements through daily meetings with facility Line Management and reviews and signs off on survey documentation and RWP information/records.
• Maintains required qualifications to include RCO training requirements with satisfactory performance in oral boards, and maintenance of ERO qualifications. Monitors and ensures conduct of training and qualification program for assigned RC Inspections by ensuring assigned RC Inspectors are trained and qualified for job assignments.  Provides recommendations for on-the-job training (OJT) and position qualifications.  Monitors conduct of classroom and OJT.
• Provides leadership to promote a Safety and Total Quality Culture for the facility by enforcing monthly safety meeting attendance and good work practices and emphasizing the importance of safety on and off the job. Participates in Total Quality Processes and recommends and implements improvement opportunities identified by task teams, committees and others and reviews radiological events and communicates lessons learned.
• Leads by example on company values and objectives for the facility and/or group by ensuring compliance with company personnel policies. Administers and resolves employee issues, concerns, problems, and provides constructive discipline; and career development support through training and counseling.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma and applicable experience in a senior level or management role in radiological control.

Additional information:

• Salary Grade Level R3 Senior Radiological Inspector at the Savannah River Site will qualify a candidate for this position.

• Experience in SRS Liquid Waste facilities

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site's Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site's Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan - 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.