Senior Radiation Control Technician 4

Coastal International Security, Inc•Los Alamos, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a leadership role as an RCT 4 at Los Alamos National Laboratory, serving as the senior technical authority on the floor. The role involves resolving complex conditions, escalating hazards, and managing competing priorities in real time to protect people, projects, and a national security mission. It is designed for seasoned HP professionals with deep DOE or nuclear experience who are ready to be a technical leader.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
5+ years of RCT experience in a DOE, nuclear, or equivalent regulated facility
Expert-level knowledge of 10CFR835, radiation work permits, and ALARA implementation
Demonstrated track record of independent technical decision-making in high-hazard environments
Experience developing or reviewing radiological work control packages (RWCPs)
Availability for 24/7 rotating shifts including nights and weekends
Minimum 5 years of RCT experience in a nuclear or DOE-regulated facility - candidates below this threshold will not be considered
Must meet DOE Order 426.2 personnel qualification requirements
Must be physically able to work in demanding environments: lift 50 lbs, wear full PPE including respirators, work at heights and in confined spaces

Nice To Haves

Active DOE Core Card and/or NRRPT (National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists) certification
Prior LANL, NNSA, or DOE national laboratory experience
Experience in Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities or plutonium environments
History of mentoring or supervising junior RCT personnel
Associate's degree, technical certification, or completion of advanced HP training

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for planning, coordination, and resolution of conflicting radiological control demands in high-hazard, dynamic environments
Act as authorized subject matter expert (SME) for radiological work control packages (RWCPs) - including high-hazard radiological work
Independently develop solutions to complex radiological problems, escalating only when scope demands it
Mentor and provide technical leadership to RCT 1–3 level technicians, setting the standard for safety and compliance
Coordinate work area resources across teams to ensure safe and efficient operations
Interface directly with health physicists, engineers, and facility management on radiological matters
Anticipate problems before they arise and handle unforeseen radiological issues without appreciable direction
Perform work in PPE including respiratory protection; work may be outdoors and outside regular hours