Supervisor, Radiological Controls

Aalo Atomics•Idaho Falls, ID

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Aalo Atomics is building and operating advanced sodium-cooled reactors, including a Department of Energy (DOE)-authorized reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory site. The Radiological Controls Supervisor directs Radiological Control Technicians who implement the radiation protection program under 10 CFR 835 and DOE-STD-1098, Radiological Control. This position leads the day-to-day field program, including job coverage, surveys, instruments and sources, contamination control, and technician training and qualification, serving as the first line of the radiological control organization at the reactor site. The role is based on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and requires the ability to work rotating shifts, emergency callouts, and an on-call rotation. The work takes place in reactor-site, radiological count-room, and office environments. Field work requires personal protective equipment and respiratory protection, and may involve outdoor conditions, including winter weather. Work is primarily day shift but may require shift work, extended hours, weekend coverage, and emergency callouts to support reactor operations, outages, and startup. Aalo Atomics describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and intellectually challenging careers. It offers competitive compensation. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least ten years of radiological control experience at a DOE site, national laboratory, or commercial nuclear facility, including at least three years supervising or leading Radiological Control Technicians.
Qualified Radiological Control Technician under DOE-STD-1098 and DOE-HDBK-1122, or an equivalent commercial or Navy nuclear qualification, with the ability to complete the Aalo qualification standard.
Working knowledge of 10 CFR 835, DOE-STD-1098, and DOE-HDBK-1122.
Ability to qualify as a supervisor under DOE-STD-1098 article 646, including an oral examination board, within the period set by the program.
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a DOE site, enroll in dosimetry and fitness-for-duty programs, wear respiratory protection, and meet export control requirements for access to controlled technology.
Ability to work rotating shifts, emergency callout, and an on-call rotation.
Based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in a science or technical field.
National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) registration.
Experience at the Idaho National Laboratory or another DOE site under 10 CFR 835.
Experience with reactor operations, activation products, or liquid metal cooled systems.
Experience qualifying technicians as an evaluator or board member.
Experience standing up a field radiological control program at a new facility.

Responsibilities

Supervise Radiological Control Technicians, including schedules, job coverage assignments, shift and callout coverage, performance, and development.
Execute the radiological survey program, including dose-rate, contamination, and airborne surveys at defined frequencies, and ensure records are complete and reviewed.
Review radiological work permits, conduct and attend pre-job briefings, and provide or assign job coverage while observing hold points.
Administer the instrument program, including daily source checks, calibration scheduling with the calibration provider, and instrument status; serve as sealed source custodian for inventory and leak testing under 10 CFR 835 Subpart M.
Establish, verify, and remove radiological postings and boundaries under 10 CFR 835 Subparts F and G.
Maintain contamination controls, including entry and exit controls, personnel monitoring, material release under 10 CFR 835 Appendix D, and decontamination response.
Serve as a practical factor evaluator, on-the-job training signatory, and oral board member for technician qualification under DOE-HDBK-1122 within the Training Manager's program; assign and oversee technician mentors.
Support the ALARA program through dose estimates, pre-job planning, and post-job reviews; monitor electronic dosimeter use and setpoints.
Respond to radiological alarms and events, support the emergency response organization in the rad and safety manager role, and provide initial information for occurrence reporting under NE O 232.2.
Interface daily with Plant Operations shift management on work in radiological areas and with the Nuclear Facility Manager on radiological conditions.
Maintain survey, dosimetry, instrument, and source records in the system of record under 10 CFR 835 Subpart H.
Support DOE, landlord, and third-party assessments and close corrective actions with technical basis and evidence of implementation.