Radiological Control Inspectors (Entry through Senior level)

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

11d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking Radiological Control Inspectors (Entry-level through Senior-level) to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). Apply online using a current resume, and required WorkKeys assessment test scores, under the careers section of www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com . The Radiological Control Inspectors perform simple or routine radiological protection functions. Under close supervision assists higher level Radiological Protection Inspectors (RPIs) in more complex tasks. Interprets and documents monitoring data and calculates exposure rates, worker dose estimates, airborne concentrations, and radioactive environmental releases. Attends classroom, on-the-job, and other assigned training. The Entry Radiological Protection Inspector (grade R1) serves as the training position for Radiological Protection Inspector (grade R2) and Senior Radiological Protection Inspector (grade R3) positions. This posting will close on April 20, 2026. All required test scores must be submitted to the applicant's profile by April 20, 2026.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED AND
Skills Assessment Tests results as described below from ACT or WIN
ACT WorkKeys Skills Assessment Tests - All three (3) of these test scores must be uploaded with your online application for consideration.
Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information) minimum score = 4
Work Place Document (formerly Reading for Information) minimum score = 4
Workplace Observation minimum score = 2
WIN Learning Solution Ready to Work Credentials - All three (3) of these test scores must be uploaded with your online application for consideration.
Locating Information minimum score = 4
Reading for Information minimum score = 4
Comparable “Essential Soft Skills Assessment”
Must successfully complete an initial and ongoing training and qualification program for assigned tasks, including classroom and on-the-job training.
Complete radiological protection training and receive a score of 80 or better on the classroom exam(s).
Must successfully complete qualification program for assigned tasks, including classroom and on-the-job training.
Complete radiological protection training

Nice To Haves

Test scores for Applied Math and/or Applied Technology from: ACT Work Keys Skills Assessment or WIN Ready to Work Credentials.
Associates degree in health physics or nuclear technology with Radiological Protection option; or
A certificate from an accredited college equivalent to an Associate’s degree as described above; or
Experience as a military nuclear engineering laboratory technician; or
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; or
Three years on-the-job experience as a RPI

Responsibilities

Works from site policies, procedures, textbooks, and training curriculum.
Works under the direction of instructors while in the classroom (including mockup training) and from higher level RPIs, supervisors and technical leads while in the field.
Monitors Radiological Buffer Areas, Controlled Areas, Radioactive Material Areas, and non-controlled areas using appropriate portable contamination and radiation survey instruments
Exercises Time-Outs or radiological stop-work authority, as needed, when radiological conditions have changed, or unforeseen hazards are encountered
Source checks portable survey instruments upon receipt from Calibrations Facility and again after use, utilizing approved procedures
Documents all survey and activity results
Meets the physical requirements for the essential job duties, which may include being able to lift/handle 25 pounds, climbing, bending, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures, wearing protective clothing/equipment (including respiratory) and meeting radiological control (RCI) requirements
Conducts contamination and radiation surveys in Controlled Areas, Radiological Buffer Areas, Radioactive Material Areas, Radiation Areas, Contamination Areas, High Contamination Areas, Airborne Radioactivity Areas, and non-controlled areas using standard survey techniques with portable contamination and radiation monitoring equipment.
Conducts independent job coverage in Radiological Buffer Areas and Radioactive Material Areas.
Determines and updates area radiation exposure rates, contamination levels, and airborne radioactivity levels and post area with appropriate signs and barricades.
Operates counting room equipment utilizing approved procedures.
Audit personnel access into radiological controlled areas and follow-up on contamination incidents involving personnel and/or facilities.
Provides administrative support to include record keeping, filing, and updating procedure manuals. Examples include processing radiological work permit requests, issuing and controlling dosimetry inventory, radioactive source records, and completing forms and logs.
Works any shift assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Use of portable and fixed radiological monitoring equipment; calculating radiation exposure rates, dose, airborne contamination, and environmental releases; Establishing appropriate control measures for radiological conditions; determining appropriate monitoring dosimeters using Radiological Work Permits (RWP’s); determining appropriate protective clothing and equipment using RWPs; donning, doffing, and function of various types of protective clothing and equipment; demonstrating job coverage under stable radiological conditions in areas with radiological conditions <5 mrem/hr, <5Q Table 2-2 levels, and <0.1 DAC or <8 DAC-hr.
Independently performs workplace monitoring and job coverage in radiological areas with stable and well-defined conditions.
Assists higher level Radiological Control Inspectors with workplace monitoring and job coverage as defined in this job description.
Provides full and independent workplace guidance and monitoring of all site activities involving radioactive materials.
Interprets and documents monitoring data and calculates exposure rates, worker dose estimates, airborne concentrations and radioactive environmental releases.

Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
Health Savings Account
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement