Radiation Protection Technician

The European Spallation Source, ESS, a partnership of European countries, is hiring motivated and inspired people to plan, design, and construct the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek ambitious, talented people in different fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe.

ESS can offer a variety of things, such as passionate and international colleagues, a vibrant melting pot of diversity, and a challenging, exciting and high paced work environment. We value and need expertise, innovative minds and great ways of leading and interacting with people from all over the world.

Come and build the future of Science with us!

The ESS is now looking for a Radiation Protection Technician for the Radiation Protection group organised within the Environment Safety Health & Security (ESH&S) directorate.

The Radiation protection group is a dedicated team of passionate colleagues and experts in radiation protection that prepares and follows up radiation protection for the ESS facility. The group consists of a radiation protection expert function, the operational radiation protection team and radiation protection services including radiological monitoring systems and radioactive waste management. During the commissioning period the Radiation Protection group works in a flexible way; staff and activities in the upcoming years will expand according to the needs of the ESS organisation, one of them being the operational radiation protection team that deals with day to day radiation protection tasks.

About the role:

The commissioning and testing of the first part of the ESS proton accelerator is ongoing and will continue with consecutive commissioning until the whole accelerator is tested and neutron beams are delivered to the experimental stations. As our Radiation Protection Technician, you will be dedicated to follow up radiation protection tasks in the ESS facility which includes the accelerator, the target station and the experimental stations:

As a member of the operational radiation protection team you will make sure that portable radiation detection equipment is functioning properly and perform radiation and contamination surveys. You take part in the ALARA preparation and follow-up of various activities in radiation areas and storage areas for radioactive material or waste which includes the approval of radiation work permits, dose planning of workers, exchange of dosimeters for workers, work places and environmental monitoring as well as the record keeping of dosimetry measurements. You will instruct ESS employees and others in proper radiation protection procedures, maintain survey records in our radiological monitoring programme, carry out routine calibration checks of radiation detection equipment, perform and advise employees in the decontamination of spaces and equipment and the handling, packaging, storing, and shipping of radioactive wastes and radioactive material.

You will be expected to work outside normal working hours in the on-call programme of the radiation protection group. 

Qualifications:


To be a successful candidate the following qualifications are considered:


• A technical diploma in radiation protection or equivalent
• Good knowledge in radiation hazards and ALARA approach
• Experience in use of radiation detection equipment
• Experience of working with personal dosimetry systems
• Demonstrated ability to learn and comply with regulations
• Ability to communicate so that people adhere to safety rules
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English language
• Experience in support and training of people in radiation protection within your area of competence’

Additional beneficial qualifications include but are not limited to:


• Experience of radiological protection at a large-scale facility
• Experience and knowledge of radionuclide measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of existing regulatory requirements for transport of hazardeous materials (ADR)
• Experience with working in an international environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Swedish language

We truly believe that you are a team player with the ability to listen to others as well as share your own expertise and communicate in a proactive manner. You have the ability to be assertive in the field with a service-oriented mindset. You must be a hands-on person, used to work in a flexible manner with a variety of tasks and of course be an advocate for a safe working environment and share our values in creating an organisation wide safety culture.

Duration & Location

The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period and your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. 

Start date
The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application & Contact

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we only accept applications made via the ESS website.

Certain roles at ESS require health and safety checks, which may be required in the final stages of the recruitment process.

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process or contact Recruiter, Sara Tenggren – at sara.tenggren@ess.eu. For further information regarding the position, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Per Roos - Group leader Radiation Protection via per.roos@ess.eu

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Conny Wendt at conny.wendt@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Yngve Levinsen at yngve.levinsen@ess.eu.

We look forward to receiving your application soon!