Radiological Control Technician, Level IV

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima is seeking qualified personnel for technical support at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. Responsibilities include monitoring radiological areas, calibrating instruments, and leading technical efforts. Applicants must have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience as well as specific DOE training and clearances. The position is on-site and includes a pre-employment drug test and possible medical exams. Job ID: 2026-23006.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years related experience required, or 20+ years with a high school diploma.
• Must have DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification.
• Active DOE Q Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor areas and items for control of radiation exposure.
• Recommend protective equipment for personnel.
• Calibrate instruments and process TLDs.

Skills

Radiation monitoring

Technical specialty expertise

Mathematical computations

Leadership skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher in a technical field

High school diploma with extensive experience

Job description

About the Role

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS and will take day‑to‑day direction from Y‑12 staff.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre‑employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 10-15 years of related experience or high school diploma and 20 or more years of relevant experience.
• Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge & skills in technical specialty.
• May lead other technicians by planning and providing work directions. Recognized as the expert in their field.
• Requires DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification and ability to provide copy of certification.
• Must have current HAZWOPER 40-hour qualification and ability to provide copy of 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 investigative action and define corrective measure.
• Active DOE Q Clearance preferred.

Special Requirements

• Pre‑employment Drug Screen – external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) – Job related pre‑placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre‑employment drug screen.

Work Type

On‑Site

Job ID

2026-23006