Radiation Control Technician

Boston Government Services, LLC; Oak Ridge, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation

401K

Long and Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) seeks a Radiation Control Technician to support the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on-site. The role involves monitoring radiological areas, calibrating instruments, and participating in emergency planning to ensure safe operations.

The position requires active HAZWOPER certification and DOE security clearance eligibility, a technical degree with relevant experience, and a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active HAZWOPER certification required (40 hours or 8-hour refresher).
• U.S. citizen with potential security clearance eligibility.
• Associates or higher degree in a technical field with 2–5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors personnel, areas, and items leaving radiological areas to control exposures.
• Assesses monitoring devices and protective equipment needs.
• Reads and reports data from radiation detectors and sampling results.
• Calibrates instruments and processes TLDs and lung counts.
• Participates in planning for new work processes and emergency response.

Skills

Mathematical computations

Radiation monitoring

Attention to detail

Education

HAZWOPER 40 Hr certification

Tools

Radiation detectors

Job description

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Full Time Oak Ridge, TN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1545

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Radiation Control Technician to support our client at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees' well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Where You’ll Work:

The Y12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, TN, plays a vital role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Enterprise. Y-12 provides manufacturing, technical, and scientific expertise to produce components, subassemblies, and quality evaluations to sustain a U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce the threat from weapons of mass destruction; supply nuclear material to the Naval Reactors Program; and provide solutions to other emerging national security challenges. Y-12 has developed state-of-the-art capabilities in three core areas: nuclear technology and materials, security and consequence management, and manufacturing and technical services. Y-12 lends its specialized expertise to other federal agencies, such as the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, state and local governments, and private-sectors companies. Projects at Y-12 include providing protective equipment to soldiers in combat, training National Guard units for radiological emergencies, and creating machining platforms that improve production and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Performs monitoring of personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas for control of exposures from internal and external sources.
• Recommends appropriate personnel monitoring devices, protective equipment, and working time for operations and maintenance personnel working with sources of radiation.
• Observes processes; reads, records, evaluates, reports data from radiation detective devices, and air and bioassay sampling.
• Conducts investigation of cause and effect for results exceeding the guides, standards, and limits.
• Calibrates instruments, operates automated low background counting equipment, processes TLDs, and performs lung counts.
• Participate in the planning phase of new work processes. Serves as a member of the emergency response organization.

Requirements:

• Current certificate confirming active HAZWOPER 40 Hr. or 8 Hr. Refresher.
• Must be able to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling and monitoring results in proper units and terms.
• Must be knowledgeable and trained in principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling of radiological hazards.
• Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 2-5 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and 5-12 years of relevant experience.
• Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge & skills in technical specialty.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Candidate must either possess or be eligible to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance.
• Requires a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
• Requires DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification.
• Successful drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Associates or higher degree in a technical field & 10 to 15 years of related experience or high school diploma & 20 or more years of relevant experience.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a fully onsite position at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40-hour week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.