Radiological Control Technician

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Shuttle service

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Company paid life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is seeking a Radiological Control Technician to support radiation safety, perform surveys, sample analyses, and contribute to the Radiation Protection Program at the WIPP site.

The role requires a High School diploma, math/physical science competency, and one year of nuclear operations experience. EOE; USW unit position with wage progression and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Competency test in mathematics (algebra) and physical sciences (chemistry and physics) required.
• One year nuclear operations experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex radiological surveys and sample analysis.
• Generate documentation and reports on radiological conditions.
• Support radiological work permits, plans, and waste management activities.
• Provide radiological support during preparation, packaging, shipment, or receipt of radioactive materials.
• Respond to radiological incidents and emergencies and provide briefings to workers.

Skills

Nuclear operations experience

Math competency

Radiological safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Overview

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Radiological Control Technician and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

This is a USW bargaining unit position. This position will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before any other candidate considerations.

Responsibilities

A Radiological Control Technician is responsible for providing radiological support activities related to radiation safety, radiation measurement radioactive material handling, and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program assuring safe and compliant radiation protection per Radiological Control's policies and procedures. The successful candidate will perform routine and complex radiological surveys, sample collection, and analysis (radiation contamination, and airborne radioactive) of facility, construction areas, and other work areas and generate associated documents and reports. Perform release surveys of materials, equipment, and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas. Evaluate radiological conditions within the facility and work locations to support the development of radiological work permits, work plans, survey plans, and waste management activities (technical work documents). Post/label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes. Conduct and/or support assessments, audits, investigations, and other measures needed regarding radiological corrective actions and incidents/emergencies. Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies. Assist in the planning of radiological work activities. Provide radiological support during preparation, packaging, shipment/transfer, or receipt of radioactive materials. Provide job coverage for work groups. Provide briefings and guidance to radiological workers to minimize exposure to radioactive material. Use of a respirator is required, must be able to pass a pulmonary function test.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalency is required.
• Successful completion of a competency test in mathematics (algebra) and physical sciences (chemistry and physics) is required.
• One (1) year nuclear operations experience, which can be gained through on-the-job training, is required.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Preferred Requirements

• Completion of a Radiological Control Technician Program preferred.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Coverage on date of hire
  • Surgical concierge service
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-term disability program.
  • Health and Flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Trainee pay rate is $38.94 per hour. After all standard qualifications have been met and are maintained, the rate of pay is $50.08 with an annual increase to $51.33 (2026) per the CBA.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.