General Description:
The Radiographer trainee is responsible for performing gamma and x-ray radiography under the supervision of the Level 2 radiographer and will also be responsible for performing activities in compliance with the state of Texas, DOT and NRC regulations, and the KAM Radiation Safety Program.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform radiographic inspections in assigned service, industrial, construction, and maintenance areas
Ensure full utilization of information, procedures and work methods.
Perform all tasks according to company and client safety guidelines and participate in weekly and pre-job/daily safety meetings.
Coordinate with the facility owner/operator and other contractors and project teams on the work site to maintain an open and cooperative relationship at all times, including during the high stress, high activity levels of TAR maintenance.
Exhibit commitment to company Quality objectives through full utilization of Quality Management Systems, and by evaluating project related processes and making necessary changes, by using client inputs to make improvements, and meeting and exceeding stakeholder and customer expectations
Maintain all relevant documentation, records and certifications; and develop operational, production and program reports including project close-out reports for clients


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skilled with computer software including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access).
Knowledge of industrial safety cultures and safety minded.
Ability to read blueprints, engineers’ drawings, and architectural renderings of facility, plant and equipment
Knowledge of tools used in scope of work.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full-time position assigned to Texas with some work in neighboring states as needed. All assigned positions are on-call 24 hours/day while on shift or assigned temporarily to another project. Flexibility regarding hours of work is required as needed to meet demands of the job. Position may be reassigned at any time to meet operational objectives.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at the project site. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. Position may be working with potentially hazardous materials and wastes.



Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A pre-hire post offer Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to determine an employee’s ability to perform to the job standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MOBILITY: Must be able to access all controls and all parts of machinery for service. Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds for 20 feet.
HEARING: Must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
VISUAL ACUITY: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner and take hand signals from ground man or flag man.
LIFTING: Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, 50 pounds from wait level to shoulder height and carry 50 pounds for 20 feet.
RANGE OF MOTION: An objective range of motion measurement will be conducted and recorded using a five position and rapid exchange grip strength test during the pre-hire/post offer FCE.
Contingencies:
Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.



Kakivik Asset Management (KAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Qualifications:

Completed 40 Hour Radiation Safety Course that has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license with no restrictions
Pass a Background Check and Drug Screen


Preferred Qualifications:

Current ASNT Level 2 certification in RT
Current State of TX Radiographer card with gamma endorsement
Current IRATA Level 1 or higher