Radiological Control Technician, Level IV

Akima, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is hiring a Radiological Control Technician, Level IV, to support the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The employee will work for AIS and receive day-to-day direction and assignments from Y-12 staff. AIS provides pay, benefits, Human Resources, and employment management functions. The position is contingent upon contract award and funding; selected applicants cannot begin work until funding is confirmed. The technician monitors personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas; advises on personnel monitoring devices, protective equipment, and work time; evaluates and reports radiation monitoring and sampling data; investigates results that exceed guides, standards, or limits; and performs instrument calibration and related counting and sample-processing work. The role also participates in planning new work processes and serves on the emergency response organization. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and able to satisfy applicable pre-employment physical, drug-screening, and background-investigation requirements. The position may require obtaining and maintaining a Department of Energy clearance. If designated as a WSAP position, ongoing random drug testing is required in addition to the pre-employment drug screen. Job-related pre-placement medical examinations may also be required.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in a technical field and 10–15 years of related experience, or a high school diploma and 20 or more years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in the technical specialty.
DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification; must be able to provide a copy.
Current HAZWOPER 40-hour qualification; must be able to provide a copy of certification.
Ability to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling and monitoring results in proper units and terms.
Knowledge and training in the principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling radiological hazards.
Understanding of the basic nature of types of radiation.
Ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigation actions, and define corrective measures.
Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including required physicals, drug screening, and background investigation for clearance requirements.
May be required to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active DOE Q Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas to control exposures from internal and external sources.
Recommend personnel monitoring devices, protective equipment, and working time for operations and maintenance personnel working with radiation sources.
Observe processes and read, record, evaluate, and report data from radiation detection devices, air sampling, and bioassay sampling.
Investigate causes and effects when results exceed guides, standards, or limits.
Calibrate instruments, operate automated low-background counting equipment, process TLDs, and perform lung counts.
Participate in planning new work processes.
Serve as a member of the emergency response organization.
May lead other technicians by planning and providing work directions.