Lead Radiological Control Technician

APTIM • Town of Niskayuna, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

APTIM is seeking an experienced Lead Radiological Control Technician (Lead RCT) to provide senior-level radiological control oversight and delegated radiation protection program support for Department of Energy (DOE) Decontamination, Decommissioning, and Remediation (DD&R) field operations at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) – Knolls Laboratory in Niskayuna, New York, and the Kesselring Site in West Milton, New York. Project scope includes soil remediation, demolition of support facilities (e.g., Kesselring Site Southeast Quad), and demolition of research reactor facilities (e.g., Knolls Laboratory F-Complex), requiring disciplined radiological control in complex legacy environments.

The Lead RCT serves as the senior field representative of Radiological Control supervision and management, providing technical direction and coordination of radiological field activities in support of DOE DD&R operations. Under the direction of the Project Radiation Safety Officer or designee, the Lead RCT coordinates day-to-day radiological field coverage; directs and reviews complex radiological surveys; ensures the quality and completeness of field radiological data; and supports the maintenance and defensibility of assigned administrative elements of the Radiation Protection Program. Radiological controls are implemented in accordance with 10 CFR 835, site Radiation Protection Programs, Radiological Work Permits (RWPs), and project-specific requirements.

In this elevated role, the Lead RCT provides functional leadership to Senior and Junior RCTs, assists management with prioritizing field coverage, and serves as a primary field point of contact between radiological control staff, work planning, construction, and project management. The position supports hazard identification, work planning, pre-job briefings, and job walkdowns, and reinforces procedural compliance and radiological standards in the field.

The Lead RCT applies sound technical judgment and exercises delegated radiological authority, including recommending work restrictions or pauses when radiological conditions or procedural compliance warrant management review. This role requires extensive DD&R experience, demonstrated leadership capability, and the ability to support safe, compliant, and efficient execution of complex radiological work. All duties are performed in accordance with APTIM policies, project requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

• Shall have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) years of operational health physics experience in the radiation safety field.
• Prior experience supporting DOE decontamination, decommissioning, and remediation (DD&R) activities is strongly preferred.
• Current HAZWOPER 40-hour certification with up-to-date annual refresher training required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical qualification to wear respiratory protection without restriction in support of project requirements.
• Ability to perform work in modified Level D and Level C personal protective equipment (PPE), including the use of respiratory protection.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction or field environments, including walking, standing, kneeling, climbing, and lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required to meet project and operational needs.
• Proficiency in performing administrative and reporting functions using standard office software applications, including Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Excel.
• Position requires the ability to access client and/or federal facilities.
• Candidates must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or another federally accepted form of identification, as required for site access.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting DOE decontamination, decommissioning, and remediation (DD&R) activities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead field representative of Radiological Control supervision and management, providing day-to-day coordination and technical direction of radiological field activities.
• Plan, track, perform, and/or designate the performance of routine and job-specific radiological surveys and sampling, including contamination, radiation, and airborne monitoring, and ensure accurate and timely documentation of results.
• Direct and review complex radiological surveys and field documentation, ensuring data quality, technical accuracy, and completeness as part of supervisory review.
• Provide and coordinate radiological coverage and job monitoring in support of RCTs and Radiological Workers, ensuring work is conducted safely and in compliance with RWPs, technical work documents, and project schedules.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of assigned radiological control program elements, including personnel qualification and training support, radiological work planning, instrumentation control, radiological surveys, and ALARA planning.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED