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Radiation Protection Officer (RPO)

Job Requisition No.:  21765
Category:  Shipyard

Reporting structure

Reports To 
Senior HSSE Manager 

Direct Reports 
Nil 

Job Summary and Purpose

Develop analysis, program, and plan prior to coordinate its implementation to ensure mandatory tests, monitoring, clearing, storage and transportation of NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) waste is undertaken in a timely and efficient manner, in adherence with compliance regulations, for all LNG projects visiting Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions for any works. 

Accountabilities

1.    Evaluate and provide recommendations on approved service providers for NORM to control/review the quality of the initial NORM results and after completing the decontamination work.
2.    Review, validate and recommend through report the technologies that will be used to decontaminate equipment contaminated by NORM, and prepare related reports and analysis with this regard.
3.    Develop and submit reports of radiation protection programs in the process of decontaminating NORM, and facilitate its implementation
4.    Develop and submit reports of radiation emergency plan to be approved by the respective authorities as required, and ensure its implementation. 
5.    Recommend appropriate number of radiation workers who have experience in the field of decontaminating equipment contaminated by NORM according to the size and nature of the company's work
6.    Recommend, monitor, and control radiation measuring devices including enough devices to measure NORM pollutants and radiation doses.
7.    Identify and ensure provision of equipment, devices and personal protective equipment necessary to decontaminate equipment contaminated by NORM, and attach a list of these equipment, devices and personal protective equipment.
8.    Ensure the provision of containers with the required specifications in which the removed NORM will be collected.
9.     Provide a temporary storage facility licensed by the respective authorities to collect NORM waste resulting from periodic decontamination works before transferring it to Qatar Energy’s NORM storage facilities.
10.    Prioritizes his own and his colleagues’ wellbeing while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Adheres to all health & safety protocols, participates in wellbeing & wellness Programmes, and promptly reports any concerns regarding the wellbeing of oneself & others in order to foster a culture of best practice.
11.    Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Competencies

Achievement Oriented
Collaboration & Teamwork
Customer Centricity
Drive Vision
Empower & Nurture Talent
Interactive Communication
Solution Oriented

Key Result Areas

Implementation of NORM requirements within all LNG projects, vessel, yard, general areas, workshops, open areas and all building in Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions and aboard client projects.

Interactions and Working Relations

Internal: Senior HSSE Manager / HSE Staff / Operations Staff / All Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions sections and departments

Purpose: Escalation & Guidance
Implementation and Advice    


External: QatarEnergy/RLIC + Auditing Parties + Government Bodies (MECC) + Clients and stakeholders

Purpose: Information sharing and reporting
Compliance and best practice, Continual improvement.

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

Qualifications:
•    University Degree / Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nuclear Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Medical Physics, Science or any related field or its equivalent.
•    Qualification and/or Certification on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).
Experience:
•    A minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar safety position
•    Working experience in Management of (NORM) and/or related environment, preferably in Offshore, Marine or Shipyard industry.
•    Experience in the field of other radiation scopes like NDT
 

Job Specific Competencies:

I.    Behavioral Competency 
1.    Drive Vision
2.    Interactive Communication
3.    Customer Centricity
4.    Solution Oriented
5.    Empower & Nurture Talents
6.    Collaboration & Teamwork
7.    Achievement Oriented

II.    Technical Competency
1.    Customer Focus
2.    Effective English Communication Skills (oral and written)
3.    People & Teamwork Oriented (Interpersonal Skills)
4.    Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office/Excel/ PowerPoint)
5.    Leadership Skills
6.    Management Skills
7.    Negotiating Skills 
8.    Good level of physical fitness and stamina
9.    Knowledge of Shipyard Operations
10.    Strong planning and organization Skill
11.    Analytical Thinking Skill
12.    Health, Safety, Security & Environment Induction
13.    NEBOSH IGC
14.    Knowledge and understanding of SHEQS Policy, HIRA, HSE Procedures and Work Instructions
15.    Knowledge and understanding of Incident and Accident Investigation Procedure
16.    Knowledge of Risk Assessment and Risk Management 
17.    Project Management Skills
18.    Knowledge of Permit to-Work procedure 
19.    Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015
20.    Knowledge of ISO 45001:2018
21.    Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
 

Radiation Protection Officer (RPO)

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