Radiation Control Technician 3 – Nuclear Facilities

Coastal International Security, Inc•Los Alamos, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RCT 3 plays a critical role in ensuring radiological safety at LANL sites. Errors in this position could lead to serious safety events, injury, and regulatory noncompliance - potentially resulting in fines under the Price-Anderson Amendments Act. Work may affect entire facilities. If you're a skilled radiation control professional who takes pride in your craft and wants to work alongside some of the best health physicists in the country, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance - DOE Order 426.2 compliance required
High school diploma + 2–4 years of related experience - OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Skilled and fully proficient in radiological monitoring and emergency response
Experience with posting compliance, work permit reviews, and facility design input
Ability to apply technical principles across a wide range of tasks with limited supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting
Must be a U.S. Citizen - required for DOE Q Clearance eligibility
Must meet DOE Order 426.2 requirements including background investigation
Must be able to work 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NM including rotating shifts and weekends
Must be able to lift and carry radiation monitoring equipment and wear full PPE including respirators

Nice To Haves

Broad understanding of health physics principles and related disciplines
Strong judgment in radiological safety decisions
Experience training others in RCT procedures
Knowledge of related disciplines and interdependencies
DOE facility experience, especially at a national laboratory
NRRPT certification
DOE Core Training Card
Experience supporting nuclear operations, hot cell work, or glove box operations

Responsibilities

Provide radiological and operational health physics support in assigned facilities and high-hazard areas
Conduct workplace surveillance and interpret radiological data
Ensure compliance with radiation protection procedures and 10CFR835
Mentor and assist personnel in contamination and exposure control, emergency response, radiation permits, and procedural compliance
Respond to radiation-related emergencies and coordinate with health physicists on re-entry strategies
Supervise and direct other technicians as needed during field assignments
Lift and carry radiation monitoring equipment and wear PPE including respirators
Perform duties outdoors and outside regular work hours as required