Radiation Protection Officer

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the Radiation Protection Officer to the Natural Resources business line on all NNR related areas as per local NORM procedures and NNR RD Documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct surveys and hazards assessments of radiation hazards pertaining to all operational conditions.  
• The establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the Radiation Protection Programme and the administrative system associated therewith, including (Health register, dose register, area classification control, respiratory protection programme, a radiation and contamination surveillance programme, a dosimetry programme, ALARA programme with ALARA objectives, system for controlling doses on a day-to-day basis & training programmes)
• The identification and quantification of all waste arising and it categorization in terms of an established system.
• The maintenance of the system of record keeping
• The maintenance of storage and decontamination facilities.
• The identification of any material that must be transported in terms of the IAEA Transport Regulations
• The establishment, implementation and maintenance of all the practical aspects of the transportation of radioactive materials in accordance with the IAEA transport regulations.
• The establishment and maintenance of record keeping system with respect to transportation requirements.
• The notification of occurrences in accordance with established mechanism.
• The administration and control of an occurrence reporting mechanism
• The maintenance of the aspect of the emergency preparedness program.
• Liaise with management and employees on all levels concerning radiation safety.
• Liaise with the appointed medical practitioner concerning radiation safety.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with the inspection schedule.
• Implementation of the Quality Management Programme and Supporting Procedures
• Travel between the applicable locations on a regular basis to ensure the maintenance and effectiveness of the Radiation Protection Program.
• Provide direct reporting Manager as well as location Management regular updates on visits, audits, NNR inspections etc.
• Adhere and ensure adherence to all safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any reasonable tasks assigned to the job holder to support the overall H&S strategy.

SPECIFIC AUHORITIES

• Implement & maintain the relevant NORM requirements to assure compliance for applicable sites.
• Conduct NNR related inspections and self-assessments to verify implementation of NORM and compliance with regulatory requirements regarding NORM.
• Provide H&S support to site and functions (e.g. Purchasing) during projects; (e.g. during site expansions, new construction, new equipment purchases, new processes etc.)
• Implement SGS wide H&S activities at the site including Stellar, Safety Month, Quarterly Campaigns, Best Practice Sharing, SGS Rules for Life, Stop Work Authority, BBS, etc. to assure compliance with OIMS and Country regulatory requirements.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Education

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Radiation Protection Officer Certificate (Preferably done by NECSA)

Experience

• 5 years administrative experience
• 5 years relevant Management experience (Advantage)
• Advance Microsoft software experience
• Document and report writing experience

Competencies

• Broad knowledge of applicable legislations (NNR)
• Systems and Legal auditing
• Good personnel / communication skills
• Role player and Team Leader
• Investigation knowledge and skills
• Lead Auditing knowledge and skills
• Risk Assessing knowledge and skills
• Be able to work independently
• Drivers Licence and own transport

Required Skills

• Ability to understand and explain technical (HSE specific) topics for all levels of personnel
• Ability to influence without direct reporting lines
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of root cause analysis and the effectiveness of proposed solutions
• Sufficient knowledge of English to communicate with the H&S Manager and to understand Global H&S Communications
• Translates Strategy into Actions – Effectively communicates strategy and action plans to others. Agrees on SMART targets/KPIs/objectives that are linked to the strategy. Reviews progress against the defined objectives.
• Influences Internally & Externally – Seeks to understand others’ needs and interests to build trust. Convinces others to change the way they think and act. Tailors his/her message to the audiences’ needs. Generates engagement and commitment from others.
• Collaborates Effectively – Goes beyond ‘borders’ to connect with others. Shares information and resources across countries / businesses / teams. Leverages diversity to work efficiently. Seeks out and replicates better practices. Overcomes barriers that inhibit interaction.
• Embraces Change – Anticipates the need for change. Seeks out new and improved ways of doing things. Overcomes the barriers to change. Implements change in a timely and effective manner. Champions the importance of change. Manages the cultural change we are seeking in focusing on three core elements which are Leadership, Education and Discipline (LED).
• Supports the Cultural Change using a “soft skills” approach – Enhanced OI’ strength through the 7C principles which are Coaching, Confidence, Communication, Change, Courage, Compliance. Reinforces a strong OI culture at the country level.

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