Radiological Control Technician

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Radiological Control Technician and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is a USW bargaining unit position. This position will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before any other candidate considerations.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalency is required.
Successful completion of a competency test in mathematics (algebra) and physical sciences (chemistry and physics) is required.
One (1) year nuclear operations experience, which can be gained through on-the-job training, is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Radiological Control Technician Program preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing radiological support activities related to radiation safety, radiation measurement, radioactive material handling, and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program assuring safe and compliant radiation protection per Radiological Control's policies and procedures.
Perform routine and complex radiological surveys, sample collection, and analysis (radiation contamination, and airborne radioactive) of facility, construction areas, and other work areas and generate associated documents and reports.
Perform release surveys of materials, equipment, and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas.
Evaluate radiological conditions within the facility and work locations to support the development of radiological work permits, work plans, survey plans, and waste management activities (technical work documents).
Post/label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
Conduct and/or support assessments, audits, investigations, and other measures needed regarding radiological corrective actions and incidents/emergencies.
Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies.
Assist in the planning of radiological work activities.
Provide radiological support during preparation, packaging, shipment/transfer, or receipt of radioactive materials.
Provide job coverage for work groups.
Provide briefings and guidance to radiological workers to minimize exposure to radioactive material.
Use of a respirator is required, must be able to pass a pulmonary function test.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance Coverage on date of hire
Surgical concierge service
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
Company paid short term disability
Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
Voluntary benefits of: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Long-term disability program.
Health and Flexible savings accounts
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance