ML20202F960

Advises That L Bettenhausen Has Resigned Position as Supervisor of Univ of Massachusetts,Lowell as of 971220. DC Medich Appointed Acting Reactor Supervisor,As of 980101 Until Permanent Supervisor Is Appointed

ML20202F960
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Site:	University of Lowell
Issue date:	02/12/1998
From:	Kegel G MASSACHUSETTS, UNIV. OF, LOWELL, MA (FORMERLY LOWELL
To:	Michaels T NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned)
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NUDOCS 9802200026
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' UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL Radiation Laboratory One University Avenue Lowell, MA 01854 February 12,1998 Dr. Theodore S. Michaels, Senior Project Manager PPND/DRPM/NRR Mall Stop 11B20 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Docket No. 50 223 License No. R 125

Dear Dr. Michaels,

This is to advise you that Dr. Lee Bettenhausen has resigned his position as Supervisor of the UML nuclear reactor as of December 20,1997. Dr. David C, Medich has been appointed Acting Reactor Supervisor, as of January 1,1998; he will remain in this position until a permanent supervisor is appointed.

The UML Chancellor has authorized a search for a Supervisor. The position has been posted locally and has been advertised in local papers.

Advertisements in technical magazines will follow. At this writing, about ten applications have been received. A copy of the announcement is attached.

Sincerely yours, w LLtG6 g Gunter H. R. Kegel Professor of Physics and Director of Radiation Laboratory

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Docket No. 50 223 Cc:

Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,

Mall Stop 11B20 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Mayor of Lowell City Hall Lowell, MA 01852 Office of Attomey General Environmental Protection Division 19" Floor One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 REACTOR SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS University of Massachusetts Lowell John White Warren Church Mary Montesalvo Geoige Chabot Lee Bettennausen Kenti Prasad Gunter Kegel -

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4 The University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a Nuclear nameinr Rua"ylant General Dudca:-la responsible for the safe and eflicient operation of the UML nuclear reactor. i Supervises all phases of reactor operations to ensure compliance with all University j

, regulations and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements. Coordinates work j with University and outside users to ensure effective utilization of the reactor facility.  !

Eoaldon: Reports to the Director of the Radiation Laboratory, works closely with the  !

- Radiation Safety Officer, Supervises the Chief Reactor Operator, the Reactor Operatom i a and Operator Trainees, and other personnel in the reactor group. Works closely with the 4 l' Reactor Safety Subcommittee, University statiand students. -

l Raecifk Duties: Supervises the upgrade and maintenance of the reactor facility and of  !

j the equipment._ Applies for outside grants for facility and equipment upgrades as  !

appropriate. Supervises the change from high enriched to low enriched fbel. Superviws l

the maintenance of all logs, records, and pertinent operating data and has them available for inspection by the U.S.N.R.C. Directs and participates in the training and retraining of .

all reactor operations personnel and determines fitneu for U.S.N.R.C. reactor operating license examinations. Evaluates conditions for 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> reactor operations and for  :

convers,lon to 2MW operation. Prepares safety analyses needed to evaluate the performance of all reactor mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems. Maintains.  :

liaison with U.S.N.R.C. Actively promotes tSe use of the reactor by University users and ,

by technical or scientific groups or agencies outside the University community. Works - i i

closely with reacter users in the development of research and training activities. -

Evaluates the safety and the license compliance of proposals to use the reactor and, if  ;

deemed appropriate, refers proposals to the Reactor Safety Subcommittee for approval, i i

Requirements: Master-of Science or equivalent degree in Nuclear Engineering or in a  !

, related field. Must have a minimum of five years experience in nuclear reactor +

operations, preferentially in the research reactor field, including at least two years in a  :

. supervisory role. Must be able to obtain a Senior License at the Lowell Reactor within ,

- twelve months. ,

Ralarv Range: $33,852 $71,454 $

Direct Annlicatlans to:

Dr. Gunter Kegel, Director - >

. Radiation Laboratory University ofMassachusetts Lowell One University Avenue -

Lowell,MA 01854 5

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