Radiation Protection Technician

Enercon Services, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician in the Oklahoma City, OK office.

You will conduct radiological surveys, operate equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance in critical operations while supporting safety leadership and training others. You will monitor contamination, perform routine and special surveys, and assist in incident management with a focus on protecting personnel and the public.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience performing radiation and contamination surveys, preferably at a uranium fuel cycle facility.
• Minimum of 2 years of operational experience as a qualified Engineering Laboratory Technician, Radiation Control Technician or Health Physics Technician.
• Technical understanding of nuclear principles and operations.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements (lift 40 pounds, stand/walk 4–6 hours).
• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision and as part of a radiation protection team.
• Proficiency with current computer business applications.
• Anticipated travel about 10%.

Responsibilities

• Radiological Survey & Sampling: Collect samples and perform radiological surveys; operate air samplers and radiation protection equipment.
• Radiation Protection & Control: Provide radiological controls during operations; respond to incidents and train others.
• Radiological Incident Management: Support assessments and audits related to radiological incidents; log results.
• Data Analysis & Instrumentation: TestSurvey instruments; perform calculations with calculators or spreadsheets.
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Follow NRC regulations and CFR guidelines; maintain decontamination procedures.

Skills

Radiation protection

Safety leadership

Data analysis

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences

Tools

RESRAD

RADMAN

Job description

Overview

Our Nuclear Services Environmental Licensing Team is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician to join our team in our Oklahoma City, OK office location. This role blends technical expertise and safety leadership, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact. You’ll conduct radiological surveys, operate equipment, and ensure compliance in critical operations. With opportunities to train others and safeguard personnel, it’s a dynamic and inspiring role where your work truly makes a difference.

Our Nuclear Services Environmental Licensing Team is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician to join our team in our Oklahoma City, OK office location. This role blends technical expertise and safety leadership, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact. You’ll conduct radiological surveys, operate equipment, and ensure compliance in critical operations. With opportunities to train others and safeguard personnel, it’s a dynamic and inspiring role where your work truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Radiological Survey & Sampling: Collect samples and perform radiological surveys. Conduct routine and special surveys for contamination, radiation, and airborne radioactivity. Operate simple equipment such as air samplers, portable survey instruments, and radiation protection counting and laboratory equipment


• Radiation Protection & Control: Assist in providing radiological controls during special and routine operations, routine maintenance, and emergency operations. Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies and participate in corrective action. Train others within a limited scope concerning radiation protection


• Radiological Incident Management: Conduct and/or support assessments, audits, and other measures needed regarding radiological incidents. Prepare minor reports, log results of surveys, and perform personnel exposure accountability as assigned


• Data Analysis & Instrumentation: Response test survey instruments and operate computer spreadsheets. Perform basic mathematical calculations, including scientific notations both manually and with the use of a calculator


• Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Perform necessary housekeeping, decontamination of equipment, clothing, and areas as per applicable Nuclear Regulatory Commission endorsed regulations and standards. Comply with established procedures and with rules of Code of Federal Regulations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulatory guides, National Standards, and other regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required


• Experience performing radiation and contamination surveys, preferably at a uranium fuel cycle facility


• A minimum of 2 years of operational experience as a qualified Engineering Laboratory Technician, Radiation Control Technician or Health Physics Technician


• Technical understanding of nuclear principles and operations


• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position including - routinely lift and transport of 40 pounds, frequently bend and stoop & stand and walk for 4-6 hours per day


• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision and as part of a radiation protection team given broad and general program/project directions


• Proficiency with current computer business applications


• Anticipated travel for this position is approximately 10%

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists certification


• Bachelor's Degree in the physical sciences


• Proficiency with RESRAD models or RADMAN software

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.

Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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