Michael I Cowie

Provision of technical expertise and advice on matters related to ionizing radiation protection to Saudi Aramco Ensure compliance of Saudi Aramco organizations and contractors with National and International regulations and guidance and Corporate standards. Liaise/Interface with government agencies in matters related to radiation protection. Enhance awareness on issues related to the use and management of ionizing radiation.

Radiation Protection Adviser, involved in the provision of radiological protection advice to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for both “on” and “offsite” customers.

Supported Radiation Protection Advisors within the Fuel Cycle area on the Dounreay site in the provision of radiological protection advice to customers. During this time I was specifically involved with the waste management facilities. Development of a quality management system for Health Physics Services, carrying out quality management audits and the training of personnel in quality management awareness. Day to day management of the environmental monitoring programme. Dounreay site custodian of radioactive sources. Training of Health Physics Surveyors. Co-ordination of Health Physics Instrumentation and air sample counting. Management of a team of Health Physics Surveyors involved in the location, measurement, investigation and control of radiological hazards, the inspection, repair and issue of respiratory protective equipment and the provision of dosimetry and bio-monitoring services.

Undertaking cargo and navigational duties involved in the world-wide transportation of oil on both crude and product carriers.