Overview
Senior Radioactive Waste Management Specialist Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at ENEC Operations
Job Title:
Senior Radioactive Waste Management Specialist
Location:
Barakah
Posting Status:
Active Recruitment
Job Purpose
Responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive waste generated by the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). Implement the Radioactive Waste Management process for all types of radioactive wastes in alignment with waste minimization and waste disposal criteria as per the regulatory requirements for the predisposal management of radioactive waste. This role involves technical oversight, implementation of safety practices, and regulatory compliance in radioactive waste management.
Key
Activities, Responsibility & Accountability Radioactive Waste Management Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Support BNPP in developing the characterization and categorization program for radioactive waste materials generated by the BNPP.
- Provide technical expertise to ensure precise identification of waste types, radioactivity levels, and appropriate categorization.
- Provide oversight and support the implementation to the scaling factor program of radioactive waste to evaluate radioactive inventory of waste.
- Oversee the development and implementation of best practices for the safe handling, packaging, and labeling of radioactive waste materials.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent contamination and protect workers and the environment.
- Support the implementation of inventory management activities of radioactive waste treatment equipment and expendables to enable efficient waste management operations.
- Control and dispose of clearance level waste to minimize radioactive waste in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage the technical aspects of safe storage of radioactive waste within the BNPP. Control transportation of radioactive waste on site to store radioactive waste properly in compliance with predisposal management requirements.
- Monitor Low and Medium Level Radioactive Waste Interim Building (LMRWIB) and radioactive waste packages stored in LMRWIB to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate and monitor the technical aspects of off-site waste transportation, optimizing logistics and safety considerations.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay at the forefront of evolving regulations governing radioactive waste management.
- Lead the implementation of regulatory compliance measures and provide technical guidance to the team.
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of technical procedures and protocols for the safe and efficient management of radioactive waste.
- Ensure that procedures align with industry best practices and evolving safety standards.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities (contd.)
- Support the implementation of strategies to minimize radiation exposure for personnel involved in waste management activities.
- Provide technical expertise in the selection of protective equipment and exposure monitoring technologies.
- Lead the technical aspects of identifying opportunities for waste minimization, segregation, and potential recycling or reprocessing.
- Lead technical research into innovative technologies and practices to reduce waste volume and associated hazards.
- Quality Assurance:
- Establish and maintain the highest standards for quality assurance in waste management processes, with a strong focus on technical accuracy.
- Ensure meticulous record-keeping practices that meet regulatory requirements.
- Play a central role in the technical aspects of the development of comprehensive emergency response plans for radioactive waste incidents.
- Collaborate closely with the facility’s emergency management team to ensure technical preparedness and effective response.
- Execute audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of waste management practices.
- Provide technical recommendations for improvements based on audit findings and observations.
Title: Senior Radioactive Waste Management Specialist
Company: ENEC Operations
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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