Radiation Control Technician

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory•Berkeley, CA

5d•$43 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Radiation Control Technician within the Environment, Health, and Safety division’s Radiation Protection Group (RPG). This position performs a broad range of radiological protection and radioactive material management activities in support of laboratory operations. Responsibilities include conducting radiological surveillance of work areas; performing contamination, dose rate, and exposure surveys; and verifying worker compliance with radiological safety requirements, procedures, policies, and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.

Requirements

Previous DOE/NRC 3.1 DOD-qualification Radiation Control Technician (RCT)/Health Physic Technician/ (HPT)/Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT), or equivalent.
Have a full and comprehensive understanding of radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles including monitoring, analysis and radioisotope identification.
Education, or combination of education and experience, in which specialized concepts and technologies in specific discipline are acquired.
Ten years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling and radiation monitoring of which 3 years are as a qualified RCT/HPT/ELT.
Ability to apply specialized radiation safety, radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles in general assignments.
Previous experience developing and providing technical advice, instructions, developing and preparing operational and quality assurance procedures, and other services needed for achieving radiation safety.
Good written, oral communication and computer skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of diverse individuals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently given broad and general program/project directions as well as in collaboration with technical authorities and SME.
Achieve and maintain status as a DOE-qualified radiation control technician.
Fifteen years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling and radiation monitoring, or a combination of experience and education in the field of radiation protection/health physics with at least 5 years as a DOE qualified Radiation Control Technician (RCT)/Health Physics Technician (HPT)/Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT).
Required to achieve and maintain status as a DOE-qualified radiation control technician (RCT).
Extensive technical expertise, including understanding and application of specialized principles of radiation safety (e.g. monitoring and radioisotope identification), radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles.
Comprehensive experience in developing and providing technical advice, training instructions, developing and preparing operational and quality assurance radiation protection procedures, technical work documents and other services for the purpose of achieving radiation safety.
Strong written, oral communication and computer skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of diverse individuals.
Ability to utilize complex and varied instrumentation and equipment to perform surveys, collect samples and analyses of samples, including mechanical and hand tools as needed.
Technical certification (NNRPT) or appropriate combination of college courses/degree/specialized training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a research facility.
Experience in leading programmatic level work scope (MC&A, Qualification Program, DOT, etc.).
Some lead technician experience.
Technical certification.

Responsibilities

Independently perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity), and generate associated documents, reports and audits in support of assigned area(s).
Perform routine, specialized, and advanced radiological surveys of laboratory, construction areas, remediation sites and other work areas as needed.
Perform release surveys of materials, equipment and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas.
Evaluate radiological conditions within various types of facilities and work locations, to support the development of radiologically work authorization, work plans, survey plans, etc. (technical work documents).
Post/label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
Conduct assessments, audits and other measures needed regarding radiological incidents.
Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies.
Plan complex radiological work activities with minimal oversight.
Provide specialized radiological support during preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of radioactive materials.
Provide specialized radiological support during operation related to Material Control and Accountability, and Nuclear Material Management.
Perform work in a manner that protects the health and safety of yourself, your fellow employees, and the public, and preserves the quality of the environment by following your Division Integrated Safety Management (ISM) Plan and following the five core ISM functions; 1) Plan work, 2) Assess workplace and environmental hazards, 3) Implement controls, 4) Conduct work within controls, and 5) Provide feedback and improvement.
Have a current Job Hazards Questionnaire (or equivalent) on file.
Complete required training.
Work safely to prevent accidents at all times.
Adhere to the Lab’s “Stop Work” Authority.
Perform routine and highly complex radiological surveys, sample collection, and analysis (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactive) of laboratory, construction areas, remediation sites, and other work areas and generate associated documents, reports and audits in support of assigned area(s).
Consult directly with customers, anticipating their radiological safety needs and assisting in planning and implementing their research by providing radiological protection assistance.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, audits, investigations, and other measures needed regarding radiological corrective actions and incidents/emergencies.
Plan radiological work activities.
Provide comprehensive radiological support during preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of radioactive materials.
Conduct verification of worker compliance to established standards with regards to radiological and ALARA practices, procedures and policies.
Conduct and support training activities.
Produce high quality work, demonstrates creativity and originality where appropriate;
Organize work to meet schedules, commitments and productivity levels (quality and quantity);
Communicates regularly with supervisor, and other staff concerning ideas and progress on assigned responsibilities, programs, assignment, processes and operations.
Comply with Laboratory policies, standards, procedures and regulatory requirements; reports non-compliances as observed while cooperating with and assisting others within the Laboratory and RPG;
Submit required documentation (records) and ensure that records accurately reflect conditions and requirements stated in the current governing policies/procedures/authorizations;
Respond to researchers’ requests and complete projects within established guidelines.
Ensure safe and effective operations within relevant policies, regulations and procedures, maintaining a respectful work environment.