Radiological Control Technician

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401K - Company Matched

Job summary

A specialized project management firm in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, seeks a candidate skilled in monitoring radiation levels and using protective equipment. This role requires an Associate's degree in a technical field and 2-5 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 5-12 years. Applicants must possess DOE RCT certification, expertise in radiation principles, and the abilities to recognize problems and suggest corrective actions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Requires DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification.
• Ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in a technical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Monitor personnel and work areas for radiation exposure.
• Recommend appropriate protective equipment for maintenance personnel.
• Investigate causes of radiation levels exceeding limits.

Skills

Mathematical computations

Knowledge of radiation principles

Monitoring and sampling techniques

Education

Associates or higher degree in a technical field

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K - Company Matched.

Duties

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, and reports data from radiation detective devices, 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. Participates in the planning phase of new work processes. Serves as a member of the emergency response organization.

Special Knowledge and/or Training

Requires DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification. 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. Must understand the basic nature of the types of radiation. Requires the ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigation action and define corrective measure.

Education

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. Preferred: Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 10 to 15 years of related experience or high school diploma and 20 or more years of relevant experience. Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in technical specialty. This level should be limited to a small population. This job group may lead other technicians by planning and providing work direction.

Level 2: 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. Preferred: Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 10 to 15 years of related experience or high school diploma and 20 or more years of relevant experience. Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in technical specialty. This level should be limited to a small population. This job group may lead other technicians by planning and providing work direction.

Level 3: 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. Preferred: Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 10 to 15 years of related experience or high school diploma and 20 or more years of relevant experience. Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in technical specialty. This level should be limited to a small population. This job group may lead other technicians by planning and providing work direction.

Level 4: 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. Preferred: Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 10 to 15 years of related experience or high school diploma and 20 or more years of relevant experience. Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills in technical specialty. This level should be limited to a small population. This job group may lead other technicians by planning and providing work direction.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Citizenship

Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Recruiting Notice

Pinnacle Specialty Group’s internal recruiting team requests that staffing / recruiting firms or agencies please not respond to our solicitations.