Radiation Safety Officer

Clean Harbors is looking for a first shift Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The RSO is responsible for providing direction and support for the facility's radiation safety program and general H&S support to assigned operations including providing guidance to management and direction to various personnel on implementing Health & Safety Programs. Responsible for promoting continuous safety improvement, acting as the key radiation safety technical expert in the Company, supporting and assisting in other H&S needs throughout the company, including conducting safety audits and inspections, record- keeping, industrial hygiene monitoring and assessments, equipment inspections, safety performance tracking and reporting, safety and health training, incident and accident investigation and tracking and program development.

Salary: $98,160 to $14,7240 based upon experience with an opportunity for a 15% bonus

• Provide radiation consultation services to other divisions; Work closely with various managers and other personnel to address health and safety issues in the region, radiation safety program throughout the company, and drive program implementation.
• Audit performance and compliance with policies, programs, and procedures and as required from the facility’s permits.
• Manage air monitoring and exposure assessment programs for employees;
• Identify new health and safety programs needs or changes to existing programs; Assist in development and review of safety and health programs, particularly the radiation safety program.
• Serve as a member of Health & Safety Committee(s) of designated facilities; Attend operations meetings to review health & safety concerns and issues: Assist operations in project H&S planning.10
• Advise and represent Company during regulatory actions.
• Review and develop work and site plans.
• Conduct on site health and safety audits and inspections; Manage air monitoring and exposure assessment programs for employees; Manage safety equipment inspection and testing programs.
• Manage injury and accident reporting and follow-up.
• Review and assist in preparation of safety work plans, site specific safety and health plans, Operations and Safety Evaluation checklists.
• Manage employee safety training programs and deliver training as needed.
• Respond in timely fashion to emergency response and other incidents. Provide health & safety assistance at these incidents.
• Report accidents, incidents and other issues affecting health & safety to Manager on a timely basis; Provide weekly report to Manager.

• Baccalaureate or higher degree in natural or physical science, health physics, radiological sciences, nuclear medicine, nuclear engineering
• Has completed a structured educational program that included classroom training in the responsibilities of an RSO
• Excellent knowledge of Federal and State Health and Safety regulations
• Travel 10%
• PC Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Strong communication skills, including writing, management, and interpersonal skills and experience 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, make decisions independently, anticipate and formulate a variety of solutions to health & safety issues, proactively identify safety and health issues and concerns

Equal Opportunity (EO) Statement

Clean Harbors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.