Radiation Protection Adviser

About the Company

Tracerco is a world-leading industrial technology company that provides specialist, diagnostic, and measurement solutions to global industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical and environmental sectors.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join our team as a certified Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA). This dual role is critical to ensuring our operations comply with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR). You will provide expert training, timely, and robust advice to customers across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site visits to client sites (both on and offshore) to inspect working practices and to ensure that operations are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation (national and international).
• Produce scientific reports from site visits and radiological audits detailing any non-compliances and improvement recommendations with relevant legislation to ensure full compliance.
• Prepare and deliver specialist radiological protection training to a range of clients, some of which will have complex compliance issues. Training courses delivered will include RPS, Radiation Awareness, Radiation Monitor User Training.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Environment Agency (EA) and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in relation to specific areas of legislative compliance and where appropriate, provide support in the preparation of the local rules, risk assessments and securing permits relating to the keeping and use of sealed sources and the accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste.
• Continually assess the market and put forward proposals, complete with justification, for further improvement/expansion of RP services.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Certificate of Competence to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) issued by an HSE-recognised Assessing Body (e.g., RPA 2000).
• Hold a valid Certificate of Competence to act as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) from an environment agency-approved Assessing Body, or a proven background in waste management strategies.
• Proven experience working as a professional RPA/RWA in a relevant, complex environment (e.g., nuclear industry, research, healthcare).
• Detailed understanding of UK radiation protection legislation, including IRR17, EPR, and relevant Approved Codes of Practice and guidance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, especially in emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Chartered Radiation Protection Professional (CRadP) status or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant science or engineering subject (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science).
• Knowledge of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive travel both UK and overseas.
• Working at heights, must be physically fit.
• Potential for wearing of protective personal equipment including respiratory protective equipment.
• Potential for working out of normal hours and occasional weekends.
• Manual handling.