Radiation Protection Officer (RPO)

Job Summary

Qualifications

• **BARC Level I certification (Mandatory)** or equivalent approved radiation safety qualification

Experience

• Minimum **9 years of experience** in Radiation Protection / Industrial Radiography safety
• Experience in **Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or related industrial projects**
• **GCC / ADNOC project experience preferred**

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with **radiation safety regulations and company procedures**
• Monitor and control the safe use of **radioactive sources (Ir-192, Co-60, etc.)**
• Calculate and establish **safe exclusion zones and barricading distances**
• Conduct **radiation surveys and dose rate measurements** using calibrated instruments
• Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and return of radiation sources
• Maintain radiation safety records, logs, and exposure reports
• Conduct **toolbox talks and safety briefings** for radiation work activities
• Ensure compliance with **ADNOC requirements and UAE regulatory authority (FANR) standards**
• Coordinate with RT technicians, supervisors, and QA/QC teams during radiography operations
• Investigate and report any radiation safety deviations or incidents

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of **radiation physics and safety principles**
• Expertise in **radiation dose calculations and safe distance estimation**
• Familiarity with **industrial radiography operations (Gamma & X-ray)**
• Strong understanding of **HSE systems and emergency procedures**
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage field safety operations independently

Certification Requirements

• Valid **BARC Level I certification (Mandatory)**
• Additional radiation safety or NDT certifications will be an advantage