Location: West Mifflin, PA
Title: Engineer of Radiological Work
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: As Needed
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Portage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.

Job Description

• Radiological and environmental characterization
• Maintenance on MEL radioactive systems
• Upgrades to MEL infrastructure where radiological controls may be required
• Removal of MEL radioactive systems including packaging for disposal
• Removal of paint from radioactive material surfaces
• Refurbishment or remediation of structural components, machinery, piping, and ventilation systems
• Equipment assembly and system upgrades in the MEL radiological areas including small-scale work.
• Industrial remediation of various non-hazardous and hazardous materials, such as Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, beryllium, solvents, and lead, which may or may not be radioactively contaminated.
• Develop plans, reports, and perform environmental investigation and remediation activities pursuant to local and federal regulatory programs, as required.
• Provide engineering support as work is executed to ensure compliance with engineered work products.
• Including any updates or changes needed for work execution procedures.
• Develop engineered drawings, sketches, lifting, and handling diagrams to support complex D&D projects.
• Training and qualifying as an Engineer of Radiological Work.
• Other engineering efforts related to reducing the radiological footprint of the MEL.

Qualifications

• A B.S. degree in Engineering or Science is required.
• Experience of two years or more is preferred.
• The individual will qualify as an Engineer of Radiological Work (ERW).
• Individual responsibilities include preparation of technical radiological procedures for D&D, equipment design and fabrication to support D&D work, disassembly of equipment and packaging equipment for shipment and preparation for burial, minimizing radioactive waste volume and appropriate safety controls, and preparation of radioactivity estimates for packaging of radioactive material.
• Radiological background in D&D and environmental projects is preferred.
• Approximately three months of site-specific training at the Bettis facility will be required to be fully qualified to perform work.
• Must be able to obtain an “L” Security Clearance. Holding an existing clearance is preferred.
• Requires background investigation resulting in an "L" DOE clearance.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.