ONDRAF is the organization responsible for the management of radioactive waste in Belgium. Its main objective is to effectively protect people and the environment, today and in the very long term, from the potential risks associated with the existence of radioactive waste. Would you like to know more about our activities? Visit our website: www.ondraf.be.

If you would like to contribute to an essential and challenging societal mission, we would be delighted to meet you!

Function Context

This position supports the operational management unit for radioactive waste and materials at ONDRAF - Fleurus (ONSF, dismantling activities). The main tasks are:

• Preparation of specific documents and files related to the management of waste and materials:
• Preparation of approval files for waste streams: radiological characterization files and files on physico-chemical compliance methods;
• Preparation of procedures and instructions associated with the management of waste and materials resulting from remediation and dismantling activities;
• Preparation of files for the removal of waste and materials or for their conditional and unconditional release, etc.;
• Keeping inventories up to date;
• Support for establishing management methodologies for materials (including activated concrete) from remediation and dismantling (measurement methodology, release methodology, etc.) and operational procedures;
• Various support for the compliance unit activities of the ONSF, including verification and compliance checks on site of waste generated during remediation and dismantling;
• Auditing subcontractors responsible for characterization measurements of waste and materials;
• Training of dismantling operators on acceptance criteria, waste management procedures, etc.;
• Support for the management and documentation of the waste management process operation (keeping databases and documents up to date, etc.).

What skills will enable you to succeed in this mission?

• You have a Master's degree in a field related to materials (materials engineer, chemical engineer, etc.) or in the nuclear field. A specialization in the field of radioactive waste/materials is an asset;
• You have at least 5 years of experience in the management of radioactive waste and materials – Knowledge of the Belgian framework (legislation, transport, acceptance criteria, management application system in Belgium) is an asset;
• You have skills and experience in the field of radiological characterization of materials and waste (gamma spectrometry theory, equipment and QA, analysis and interpretation of measurements), which are important assets;
• You have a good command of French (spoken and written);
• You are a team player and can also work independently;
• You are dynamic and helpful, you work quickly and with great rigor, you follow up conscientiously and proactively on the tasks for which you are responsible;
• You adapt to the specific requirements of dismantling site activities (changing priorities, stress resistance, etc.).

Why choose to work at ONDRAF?

As the sole manager of radioactive waste in Belgium, ONDRAF offers you a unique working environment. With passion and professionalism, all our employees strive to find sustainable solutions. We work in the interest of the community, the environment, and future generations, as well as in strict compliance with regulations and scientific progress. The bond that unites us is the societal added value of our mission.