Agence internationale de l’énergie atomique recrute un Chef d’équipe logistique en Australie.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Coordination and Support Section Head, the Sample Logistics Team Leader is responsible for the effective and efficient coordination of safeguards sample logistics. The incumbent manages the team that is responsible for the inbound and outbound shipment of all samples to and from the Safeguards Analytical Laboratory in Seibersdorf as well as the NWAL. He/she oversees the procurement, refurbishment, certification, and validation of shipping containers and sampling equipment used for nuclear material samples, radioactive sources and other dangerous goods. The incumbent also monitors the international framework for the safe transport of radioactive materials and continuously informs stakeholders within the Department of the regulations relevant to safeguards sample shipments.
Role
The Sample Logistics Team Leader fulfils four primary roles: (1) a supervisor who provides supervision, instruction, and feedback to the Sample Logistics Team; (2) a coordinator who works with stakeholders within the Department, as well as safety experts, licensing authorities, logistics agents, facilities and laboratories, to ensure the safe and timely shipment of safeguards samples; (3) a specialist who procures and maintains an inventory of equipment required for safeguards sample collection and shipment, and (4) a subject-matter-expert who provides guidance and training to the Department on the international regulations governing the safe transport of radioactive material.
Functions / Key Results Expected
• Supervises the Sample Logistics Team; assesses and develops the team’s skills and capabilities; provides ongoing feedback, motivation, and coaching; and recruits capable and competent team members whenever required.
• Oversees processes related to the collection, transfer, shipment and disposition of safeguards samples and related materials.
• Prepares and updates internal procedures of relevance to safeguards sample logistics.
• Carries out the procurement, refurbishment, certification and validation of safeguards sample shipping containers, sampling equipment and related packaging.
• Coordinates and conducts routine and ad hoc training courses on sample logistics for safeguards inspectors and other stakeholders throughout the Agency.
• Monitors international transport safety regulations pertinent to the shipment of safeguards samples, and communicate any important changes to stakeholders throughout the Department
The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA’s Radiation Safety Regulations.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
• Bachelor’s Degree – First level University Degree in a scientific , engineering, or related field
• Minimum of five years of working experience preferably in the area of radioactive shipments.
• Experience supervising a technical team would be considered an asset.
Note: In-line with nuclear security requirements, persons undertaking the Team Leader, Sample Logistics Team, role are required to undergo security backgrounds checks.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
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