Radiological Control Technician

Standard Nuclear•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiological Control Technician supports Standard Nuclear’s radiological protection program through radiological surveys, contamination monitoring, job coverage, and field support across manufacturing, laboratory, and controlled work areas. The role helps ensure work involving radioactive materials is conducted safely and in accordance with site procedures, radiological work permits, and applicable regulatory requirements. It is a hands-on field role focused on radiological monitoring, contamination control, personnel protection, and safe execution of work in radiological areas. The technician works closely with EH&S, operations, engineering, maintenance, and technical teams to support day-to-day activities and maintain safe working conditions. The position is based on-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with regular work in manufacturing, laboratory, controlled, and radiological areas. It involves frequent field presence, use of radiological monitoring equipment, adherence to radiological protection procedures, and interaction with operational teams. Work may involve standing for extended periods, wearing PPE, supporting job coverage, and working around radioactive materials under approved controls. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to conform to U.S. Government export regulations. Standard Nuclear is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Radiological Worker training or ability to obtain site-required radiological qualifications.
Familiarity with radiological instruments, survey techniques, contamination control, and area postings.
Ability to read and follow procedures, radiological work permits, and technical instructions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, compliance, and accurate documentation.
Ability to communicate clearly with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EH&S personnel.
Comfort working in manufacturing, laboratory, and controlled-area environments.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Technical, trade, military, or associate degree.
Experience as a Radiological Control Technician, Health Physics Technician, or in a similar radiological field role.
Experience performing radiological surveys, contamination monitoring, or radiological job coverage.
Completion of DOE Core Radiological Control Technician training.
Experience in nuclear, DOE, NRC, radiological, hazardous materials, or regulated industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Perform area, contamination, and equipment release radiological surveys.
Conduct personnel monitoring and support contamination control practices.
Use radiological detection and monitoring equipment in accordance with site procedures.
Document survey results accurately and maintain records in accordance with company requirements.
Identify and report abnormal radiological conditions, contamination events, or safety concerns.
Provide job coverage for work performed in radiological or controlled areas.
Support implementation of radiological work permits, postings, boundaries, and access controls.
Monitor work activities for compliance with radiological controls, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Stop or escalate work when radiological or safety conditions are outside approved controls.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to support safe execution of planned work.
Establish and maintain contamination control boundaries, postings, and step-off pad areas as required.
Support control of tools, materials, equipment, and waste moving into or out of radiological areas.
Assist with decontamination activities and contamination event response.
Support housekeeping and area readiness in radiological work areas.
Complete survey maps, logs, field records, and radiological documentation accurately and on time.
Support review and maintenance of radiological control records.
Assist with audit readiness, inspections, and compliance activities related to radiological protection.
Follow site procedures, radiological work permits, and applicable DOE/NRC requirements.
Provide on-the-floor support to manufacturing, laboratory, maintenance, and technical teams.
Assist with hazard identification, pre-job briefings, and work planning for radiological activities.
Reinforce safe work practices and radiological protection expectations in the field.
Support emergency response, incident reporting, and corrective action activities as needed.