Medior Radiological Characterisation Engineer

Medior Radiological Characterisation Engineer

The Tractebel Business Area Gas, Energy & Nuclear is looking for a Medior Engineer in Radiological Characterisation to join its Radiation Protection, Radwaste and Decommissioning Competence Centre.

This Competence Centre is responsible for all engineering aspects in the field of:

• Radiation Protection;
• Radiation Monitoring;
• Radiological Characterisation;
• Radioactive Waste Management (operational and dismantling waste);

Within this structure, the Radiological Characterisation team is responsible for:

• The radiological characterisation of building, structure and equipment in a nuclear installation through measurements, sampling campaigns, simulations and calculations;
• The final radiological characterisation of waste produced during operation, post-operation and dismantling phases of nuclear installation, including
• The set up of strategies for the characterisation processes
• The selection and procurement of measurement systems
• The realization of theoretical and/or numerical and/or empirical studies
• The definition of scaling factors and methodology.

The team delivers high-level engineering and consultancy services to Electrabel as well as other national and international clients. The team works closely with other Competence Centers, the project managers, the Client, the safety authorities and the radioactive waste management agencies.

What we offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It's your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It's an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
• We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.
• We offer a competitive salary package including representation allowances, double paid holidays, meal vouchers, eco cheques, bonuses, hospitalization insurance, PC purchase plan, ENGIE stock options, and more.
• Our mobility plans are customizable to your needs, including a company car, train pass, bike lease, or combinations thereof. You can also swap your company car for the flexible and tax-friendly Belgian Mobility Budget
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements enable working from home (2 days per week), on-site or on the go or even part time. Tractebel participates in your home office expenses, through advantageous purchase programs and generous contributions to your internet and mobile plans.
• Holidays: 32 days with opportunity to buy 5 extra days.
  To celebrate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team -building activities, our annual party, and more.
  

Your key responsibilities

• As Radiological Characterisation Engineer, you are responsible for the successful delivery of the projects, tasks and studies entrusted to you.
• In close collaboration with your colleagues and your team leader, you act as an interface between on-site activities at Doel nuclear power plant and Competence Center, ensuring alignment between field and office work.
• You contribute to the development of characterisation programmes, perform engineering studies and ensure proper follow-up of projects.
• To maintain close interaction with field teams, you will work up to 3 days per week on the Doel site.
• Conducting radiological characterisation studies in line with the expectations of the Client and the radioactive Waste Management Agencies;
• Monitor and support the operation of gamma spectrometry and dose rate measurement equipment, while progressively developing strong technical expertise in this field in order to support clients' activities;
• Developing and applying capabilities with computer codes such as MicroShield, MCNP or RayXpert but also in-house Python calculation codes and data treatments tools;
• Writing technical specifications and follow-up of orders for the procurement of measurement systems and radiological campaigns;
• Develop and maintain a strong expertise in radiological characterisation, based on national and international references, standards and practices;
• Share your knowledge and experiences with Clients and colleagues to ensure alignment concerning the work to be realized and setting the right expectations;
• Delivering 'quality on time': in order to achieve this objective, you will get all support required in terms of technical training, coaching and availability of (IT) resources;
• Verifying work performed by your colleagues guaranteeing the expected high quality level;