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CFE - Sealed Source Expert (P4)

Argonne National Laboratory
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Position ID: NE202001-P4-0
Position and Grade: (CFE) (P4) Sealed Source Expert
Organizational Unit: Waste Technology Section - Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology - Department of Nuclear Energy
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Type/Duration of Appointment: Cost-Free Expert (CFE), 2 years (subject to a probationary period of one year)


Organizational Setting

The objective of the Department of Nuclear Energy is to foster the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting interested Member States in improving the performance of nuclear power plants, the nuclear fuel cycle, and the management of nuclear wastes; in catalysing innovation in nuclear power and fuel cycle technologies; in developing indigenous capabilities for national energy planning; in deploying new nuclear power plants; in preserving and disseminating nuclear information and knowledge; and in advancing science and industry through improved operation of research reactors. The Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (NEFW) comprises the Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section, the Waste Technology Section, the Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation Section and the Research Reactor Section. The Division seeks to support Member States in building their capacity to access technologies, to share good practices and to develop safe and effective approaches across all aspects of research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental remediation. The Waste Technology Section (WTS) assists Member States with radioactive waste management. It covers a broad spectrum of activities and is organized into teams responsible for radioactive waste management (pre-disposal and disposal), and the management of disused sealed radioactive sources (DSRS). Efforts are focused mainly on the elaboration and implementation of comprehensive and integrated radioactive waste management (RWM) policies and strategies, enabling the development of RWM infrastructure, the promotion of good practices for sustainable, safe and cost-effective RWM, enabling access to current scientific and technological developments. Given the very widespread nature of RWM challenges, the Section cooperates with a wide range of units throughout the IAEA and with international organizations.


Main Purpose

The Sealed Source expert is expected to develop technical solutions associated with sealed source management in IAEA Member States and to develop and deploy systems, technologies and tools to safely and securely manage DSRS.


Role

The Sealed Source expert fulfils several roles within the Team: an expert, providing advice to interested Member States on DSRS management, operations and training; a project manager, leading and implementing IAEA activities covering a broad range of waste management options with emphasis on DSRS, developing solutions (both short- and long-term), leading expert missions involving hands on work with DSRS, improving capacity in the Member States and a technical writer producing and reviewing documents relating to DSRS management.


Partnerships

The Sealed Source expert provides advice on DSRS management issues to high-level national and international technical experts and executives, as well as to IAEA programme managers in other sections and departments on technical, programmatic and cross-cutting issues and initiatives. As DSRS management affects the majority of IAEA Member States, close connectivity with all other Departments in the IAEA. Notably, connectivity with colleagues leading on the IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and those leading projects funded by the Technical Cooperation Fund and the Nuclear Security Fund, is important.


Functions / Key Results Expected

Lead the development and implementation of systems, tools and technologies to improve the safe and secure management of DSRS, including:
  • Characterize sealed sources in the field, and support Member States in the determination of appropriate disposition.
  • Develop and maintain suitable source inventories in consultation with Member States and analyze the gathered data.
  • Train Member States in source conditioning, preparation for disposition, storage and transportation or disposal (as necessary).
  • Develop appropriate technical and organizational solutions to solve disused sealed radioactive source issues.
  • Provide support for developing proper technical and organizational infrastructure, then implementing such infrastructure during DSRS missions within MSs.
  • Provide assistance for developing operational procedures and implement such procedures during field missions.
  • Cooperate and coordinate with SMU and other colleagues in the Agency involved in DSRS projects and with the Radioactive Source Technical Coordination Group (RSTCG).
  • Lead the development of relevant technical publications
  • Serve as Technical Officer on procurements of goods and services, including the development of site and device data; drafting and review of Statements of Work; review of technical specifications and technical evaluation of bids.
  • Serve as Technical Officer for national regional and inter-regional projects under the Technical Cooperation Program.
  • Provide information management and technical resources for the International Catalogue of Sealed Radioactive Sources and the DSRSNet.


Competencies and Expertise

  • Familiarity with all relevant aspects of the safe and secure management of DSRSs.
  • Knowledge of IAEA documents on technology, safety and security, relevant to DSRS.
  • Familiarity with international transportation requirements SSR-6 is desirable.
  • Ability to adjust to changes and find solutions.
  • Ability to review and write technical documents.
  • Interpersonal skills: Ability to. positively interact with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
  • Communication skills: Ability to convey a concept clearly both orally and in writing.


Education, Experience and Language Skills

  • Advanced University (or equivalent) degree in engineering, nuclear technology, health physics, or a related field, preferably in radioactive waste management.
  • Minimum of seven years of hands on experience in radioactive source and device handling and related instrumentation and tooling, preferably at the international level working with developing countries.
  • Practical operational experience with radioactive source characterization, handling, conditioning, transport and storage.
  • Project/contract management experience desirable.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English. Working knowledge of another official IAEA language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an advantage.

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