RCT Principal Technologist

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS) • Mercury, NV

12d • $40 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiological Control Department is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Principal Radiological Control Technician. The position provides advanced technical leadership in radiological control, including resolving complex design requirements, directing and mentoring technical staff, and independently pursuing work based on broadly defined project requirements. Assignments may involve U.S. Department of Energy properties and other locations within the United States, with potential U.S. and worldwide travel as part of emergency response activities.

The technician verifies radiological instrumentation before use; maintains accurate survey and activity records; exercises stop-work authority when conditions warrant; and supports accident investigations and emergency response teams. The role also includes researching potentially impacted sites, evaluating data against standards and guidelines, ensuring corrective actions are effective, and helping develop procedures, work plans, and work-control documents. The work location is the Nevada National Security Site in Mercury, Nevada. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday; overtime may be required.

Applicants must meet the stated education and experience requirements, hold or obtain DOE Radiological Control Technician core qualifications within six months, maintain current knowledge of relevant standards, and be able to use respiratory protection and personal protective equipment. The position requires a valid driver’s license and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Pre-employment screening includes a physical examination and drug screen, and the hiring process includes background checks. The hourly pay range is $40.14–$60.21, with starting salary determined by market value, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

MSTS manages and operates the Nevada National Security Sites for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. The company describes its work as supporting national security missions through technical and service solutions. Full-time employees are offered medical, dental, and vision coverage; a pension and 401(k); paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation assistance for employees located more than 75 miles from the work location; and tuition assistance and reimbursement.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a field related to the position and at least 9 years of progressive related experience, or a high school diploma and at least 11 years of progressive related experience.
• Currently qualified, or able to qualify within six months of the start date, in DOE Radiological Control Technician standardized core training programs.
• Current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to radiological control.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
• Must be fitted for and qualify to use various respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
• May be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program.
• Must be able to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship and age 18 or older are required for clearance eligibility.
• Must undergo pre-employment drug testing and background review; a physical examination including a drug screen is required.
• Must be subject to a Federal background investigation and subsequent reinvestigations, and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, potentially including a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may be required.
• Work location is the Nevada National Security Site in Mercury, Nevada; the stated schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, and overtime may be required.

Nice To Haves

• OJT or instructor-training experience, or the ability to achieve internal company certification within one year of the start date.
• National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist (NRRPT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Resolve conflicting design requirements using unconventional materials and complex coordination.
• Initiate and pursue courses of action based on broadly defined project requirements.
• Provide technical direction and serve as a technical lead.
• Verify radiological instrumentation is functioning properly before use, including air sampling equipment, dose rate meters, and contamination monitors.
• Train and mentor less experienced technical staff.
• Ensure radiation survey and other job-activity records are generated using appropriate forms and logbooks.
• Implement stop-work authority when radiological or safety conditions warrant.
• Assist with accident or occurrence investigations as assigned.
• Support and participate in emergency response teams, including potential U.S. and worldwide travel.
• Coordinate assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.
• Maintain current training and qualifications and attend onsite and offsite training as necessary.
• Research records of potential radiological sites to determine whether they are radiologically impacted.
• Ensure corrective actions to mitigate hazards are properly implemented and effective in eliminating unsafe conditions.
• Organize, evaluate, and interpret data by comparing it with standards and guidelines.
• Assist in developing procedures, work plans, and work-control documents.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 96 hours of paid holidays
• Relocation assistance for employees located more than 75 miles from the work location
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree