Radiation Control Technician - San Francisco, CA

RSI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI, located in San Francisco, California, is seeking a qualified candidate to provide technical support in radiation protection. The role includes operating various radiation detection equipment and conducting thorough safety compliance checks.

Ideal candidates will have experience in monitoring and ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations. RSI prides itself on delivering reliable solutions and maintaining a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with radiation protection and monitoring.
• Ability to operate radiation detection instruments.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in radiation protection.
• Operate and maintain radiation detection equipment.
• Conduct training for site personnel.

Job description

Company Overview

RSI provides full-service environmental solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, with expertise in regulatory compliance, characterization, monitoring, renewable energy, and project management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people‑first culture, RSI is known for being easy to work with and delivering results through long‑term partnerships. RSI is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We are committed to providing technically superior service, adding value at every stage, and leaving things better than we found them.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general technical support, guidance and monitoring in radiation protection, to assist personnel in the safe performance of various work assignments.
• Check in and operate standard radiation detectors to include large area gas‑flow proportional detectors, count‑rate meters, dose‑rate meters, electronic dosimeters, swipe counters, liquid scintillation counters, gamma spectroscopy detectors, etc.
• Write, enforce, and provide job coverage for Radiation Work Permits (RWPs).
• Perform and document radiation scans, direct, and smear surveys.
• Provide radiological support in the process of packaging and shipping various types of samples including but not limited to soil and building material.
• Select proper instrumentation and use for various types of project needs.
• Establish and implement proper workplace controls (posting, marking, boundary, donning/doffing, egress design), radiation work permits, decontamination, personnel monitoring, equipment and material monitoring, health physics record keeping and reporting, sealed source controls, and ALARA.
• Provide support for waste management including characterization and disposal.
• Provide job coverage for various types of work including use with respirators, hazardous conditions, confined spaces, etc.
• Provide emergency response to incidents involving radiation (ex. Radiological Areas, injuries, spills).
• Operate, maintain and review measurement data and instrumentation to determine basic safety compliance with an established design or a standard procedure for air sample monitors.
• Understand and implement local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct radworker and continued training for site personnel including other RCTs.
• Background check and pre‑employment drug screening required.

EEO Statement

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.