Radiation Control Technician

Coastal International Security, Inc•Los Alamos, NM

1d•$37 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the most consequential scientific and national security facilities on the planet - and the RCT 3 is the person who makes sure the people working there go home safe every day. This isn't a monitoring role. It's a skilled, high-visibility position where your judgment directly protects workers, protects the facility, and keeps the mission moving. The base rate is $37–$43/hr depending on experience, and shift differential pay is available for qualifying assignments - bringing your total compensation meaningfully higher for non-standard hours. LANL is also one of the few facilities where RCT work directly intersects with weapons programs, nuclear materials processing, and classified operations. That experience has long-term career value that few other postings can match.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
High school diploma and 3+ years of RCT experience in a DOE, nuclear power, or equivalent regulated environment - or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong working knowledge of 10CFR835, radiation work permits, ALARA principles, and radiological survey techniques
Experience with radiological instrumentation, contamination control, and external exposure management
Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and non-standard hours
Physical ability to meet job demands lift 50 lbs, carry 35 lbs, wear full PPE including respirators, work at heights up to 6 feet, perform stair and ladder climbing

Nice To Haves

Current or prior experience at LANL, NNSA, or a DOE national laboratory facility
Navy nuclear or military health physics technician background - highly valued
Active DOE Core Card and/or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification
Experience with radiological emergency response and re-entry coordination
Prior supervisory or field lead experience directing other RCTs
Additional training, certification, or education in radiological sciences or health physics

Responsibilities

Provide radiological and operational health physics support across LANL facilities and high-hazard areas - including direct responsibility for high-hazard radiological jobs
Conduct workplace surveillance, interpret radiological data, and ensure compliance with 10CFR835 and all applicable radiation protection procedures
Review radiological work for proper controls, posting, and compliance with Laboratory requirements; provide design input for facility radiation protection
Support and write Radiation Work Permits (RWPs); ensure accurate posting and procedural compliance across assigned areas
Mentor and train junior RCTs in contamination control, external exposure control, emergency response, and procedural compliance - you set the standard
Respond to radiological emergencies involving radiation or radioactive material; work directly with health physicists to determine re-entry requirements
Direct other RCTs during field assignments and emergency situations as needed; assume field management responsibility on an as-needed basis