RCT Technician II

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS)•Mercury, NV

4d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiological Control Department is looking for a high performing individual with an attention to detail to perform RCT duties as a Technician II. This is a limited term regular full-time position. The successful candidate can be employed up to two years, with the possibility of one additional year, based on the organization's needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in field related to the position or High School diploma plus 2 years’ progressive related experience.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks is critical.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook is required.
Must be fitted for and qualify for use with various respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
Must be able to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities.
May be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
Must be able to qualify within 6 months of start date to the DOE Radiological Control Technician (RCT) standardized core training programs.
Must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well as an individual or in a team environment.
Basic knowledge of radiation protection principles is required.
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
Overtime may be required.
May be requested to perform on call work and must be able to work nonstandard hours when required.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required.
MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age.
Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required.

Nice To Haves

If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Responsibilities

Assists in studies to formulate, determine and evaluate design criteria for structures, systems, and equipment.
Under the guidance of a qualified technician, perform radiological surveys and monitor radiological conditions and work practices utilized by Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) and/or subcontractors in assigned areas.
Under the guidance of a qualified technician, prior to use, verify that radiological instrumentation is functioning properly. Such instrumentation includes, but is not limited to, air sampling equipment, dose rate meters, and contamination monitors.
Under the guidance of a qualified technician, post various approved radiological signs to ensure that radiological worksites are properly identified to prevent unauthorized access.
Performs work of limited complexity and scope, generally in support of scientists and engineers.
Complete data collection problems of limited scope when established procedures exist.
Possesses basic knowledge of operating principles, measurement standards, practices, and procedures.
Follows established basic technical procedures for data collection and measurement.
May perform routine work with minimal supervision and follows standard protocols when performing more complex tasks.
Follow radiological work permits, work packages, and procedures, ensuring that work is performed in accordance with approved work control documents.
Participate in briefings concerning radiological conditions and requirements of a particular work situation.
Ensure generation of records for radiological surveys and other job activities utilizing appropriate forms and logbooks, as required.
Implement stop work authority in a responsible manner when radiological or safety conditions warrant.
Maintain training and qualifications current and attend onsite and offsite training as necessary to maintain competency in the radiological control field.
Perform related work as assigned by supervisor under the guidance of a qualified technician.