Radiation Protection Technician (Paducah)

General Matter•Paducah, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency. General Matter is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician to support operations, startup, and radiological work planning activities. This role works closely with the Operations Project Manager and Radiation Safety Officer and interfaces with procedures/training, engineering, and procurement teams from pre‑construction through start‑up. The Technician is responsible for implementing the facility’s Radiation Protection (RP) program and supporting cylinder logistics processes, including SOP development, training support, and task documentation.

Requirements

Completion of a Radiation Protection training program
Qualified through a documented Radiation Protection Technician training and qualification program, including classroom training, task-specific qualification, and supervised on-the-job training.
Demonstrated familiarity with portable radiation survey instrumentation, source checks, response checks, use limitations, and calibration/traceability expectations consistent with facility procedures and applicable ANSI standards for radiation protection instrumentation.
Ability to qualify for respiratory protection duties, including medical clearance, training, and fit testing for tight-fitting respirators, as applicable.
Ability to complete hazardous materials transportation training applicable to assigned shipping, receiving, inspection, or pre-transport functions.

Nice To Haves

Prior fuel-cycle, DOE, commercial nuclear, uranium handling, or industrial radiological control experience
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong initiative

Responsibilities

Perform smear surveys, direct frisk surveys, airborne radioactivity monitoring support, and routine operational checks of RP instruments in accordance with procedures.
Perform radiological surveys associated with cylinder receipt, storage, inspection, maintenance, and movement activities.
Conduct inbound surveys of delivered cylinders
Prepare clear, traceable survey maps, logs, turnover notes, and deficiency reports; support procedure use and adherence, procedure feedback, and corrective action documentation.
Support radiological response to alarms, spills, contamination events, material handling abnormalities, and personnel incidents, including surveys, boundary control, and event documentation.
Provide daily job safety oversight
Conduct routine radiation surveys and ensure proper postings and boundary controls
Contribute technical input for SOP and training material development
Assist with cylinder movement, inspections, sampling, and yard maintenance
Follow all Job Hazard Analyses to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
Perform additional assignments as directed by management
Maintain awareness of company values and strategic objectives
Implement contamination controls, support area posting and labeling, establish and verify radiological boundaries, and maintain survey records supporting release and work control decisions.
Support ALARA reviews, pre-job briefings, work package reviews, and radiological hold points for higher-risk tasks.