Lead Radiological Controls Supervisor | DOE Site Idaho

Aalo Atomic; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics seeks a Radiological Controls Supervisor to lead the Radiological Control Technicians, oversee survey programs, and ensure compliance with DOE and 10 CFR 835 standards at the Idaho National Laboratory site. This role requires extensive radiation protection experience and supervisory ability.

You will manage instrument programs, postings, and ALARA activities while coordinating with Plant Operations and the Nuclear Facility Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher in a science or technical field preferred.
• At least ten years of radiological control experience at a DOE site, national laboratory, or commercial nuclear facility, including at least three years supervising Radiological Control Technicians.
• Qualified Radiological Control Technician under DOE-STD-1098 and DOE-HDBK-1122, or equivalent qualification with ability to complete 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Radiological Control Technicians: schedules, job coverage assignments, shift and callout coverage, performance, and development.
• Execute the radiological survey program: dose rate, contamination, and airborne surveys at defined frequencies, with records complete and reviewed.
• Review radiological work permits, conduct pre-job briefings, and provide or assign job coverage with hold points observed.
• Administer the instrument program: 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 control: entry/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; assign mentors.
• Support the ALARA program: 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, and provide initial information for occurrence reporting under NE O 232.2.
• Interface daily with Plant Operations shift management on radiological work and with the Nuclear Facility Manager on 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 closure of corrective actions with technical basis and evidence of implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Radiological control

Nuclear safety

DOE-STD-1098

Education

Science/technical degree

Job description

Aalo Atomics seeks a Radiological Controls Supervisor to lead the Radiological Control Technicians, oversee survey programs, and ensure compliance with DOE and 10 CFR 835 standards at the Idaho National Laboratory site. This role requires extensive radiation protection experience and supervisory ability.

You will manage instrument programs, postings, and ALARA activities while coordinating with Plant Operations and the Nuclear Facility Manager.