Radiological Control Technician Oak Ridge DOE Q Clearance

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Radiological Control Technician opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y‑12 National Security Complex.

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, and 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 measures.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 2 – 5+ years of related experience OR HSD with 5 – 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Requires demonstrated in-depth knowledge & skills in a technical specialty.
• This job group may lead other technicians by planning and providing work direction.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

To apply, please visit www.edgewatertech.net/careers