Radiological Control Technician, Junior

Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership; West Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership in West Paducah, KY is seeking an entry level Radiation Protection Technician to participate in a training and qualification program, assisting senior radiological control technicians and management in monitoring and controls for radioactive materials and related equipment.

Under direct supervision, the role includes supporting the management team, data analysis of readings, and performing routine tasks while adhering to safety policies and DOE orders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months health physics experience or DOE RCT Core Training.
• Active DOE security clearance or ability to obtain.
• Strong math/science aptitude.
• Intermediate interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must pass Radiological Control Technician Examination and Oral Board.
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support management in monitoring, controls and processes for radioactive materials and radiation generating material and equipment in compliance with procedures and DOE orders.
• Provide assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team.
• Analyze data within a limited scope and compare routine readings with pre-determined standards.
• Perform a variety of tasks general/routine in complexity.
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate ability to perform work safely in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Math/Science aptitude

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DOE RCT Core Technical Training

Job description

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, entry level position, participates in Radiation Protection Technician training and qualification program, performs limited radiological control job functions as assigned by management.

Typical job responsibilities are to assist and support senior radiological control technicians, supervision and management in ensuring the monitoring, controls and processes for radioactive materials and radiation generating material and equipment are in compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines and managerial direction and DOE Orders.

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team.
• Performs assigned tasks in accordance with detailed instructions and established policies and procedures.
• Analyze data within a limited scope and compare routine readings with pre-determined standards.
• Performs a variety of tasks general/routine in complexity.
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 months of operational health physics experience/decontamination technician or requisite educational experience (including DOE RCT Core Technical Training) or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Active DOE security clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Intermediate interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software.
• Must pass Radiological Control Technician Examination and Oral Board.
• Strong math/science skills/aptitude.

Working Conditions

• Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).
• Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively. Potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling.
• Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, non-repetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
• Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment).
• Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.
• Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.).
• Radiological training is required and will be provided.
• May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.