Field Radiological Safety Technician

Speedrun Talent Network; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off, Holidays

Job summary

Standard Nuclear is seeking a Radiological Control Technician to perform radiological surveys, contamination monitoring, and field support across manufacturing, laboratory, and controlled work areas in Oak Ridge, TN.

The role focuses on safe radiological operations, adherence to permits, and documentation in alignment with site procedures and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with EH&S and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as Radiological Control Technician or similar radiological field role preferred.
• Experience performing radiological surveys, contamination monitoring, or radiological job coverage preferred.
• Completion of DOE Core Radiological Control Technician training preferred.
• 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.
• Experience in nuclear, DOE, NRC, radiological, hazardous materials environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiological surveys, including area surveys, contamination surveys, and equipment release 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 as required.
• 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 to ensure compliance with radiological controls, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Stop or embrace work when radiological or safety conditions are outside approved controls.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams for safe execution of planned work.
• Establish and maintain contamination control boundaries and postings.
• 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.
• Follow site procedures, radiological work permits, and DOE/NRC requirements.

Skills

Radiological field experience

Radiological surveys

DOE training

Radiological worker training

Instruments familiarity

Read and follow procedures

Attention to detail

Communication

Nuclear industry experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical/trade preferred

DOE Radiological Control Technician training

Radiological worker training

Job description

Standard Nuclear is seeking a Radiological Control Technician to perform radiological surveys, contamination monitoring, and field support across manufacturing, laboratory, and controlled work areas in Oak Ridge, TN.

The role focuses on safe radiological operations, adherence to permits, and documentation in alignment with site procedures and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with EH&S and operations is essential.