Radiological Control Technician (RCT) - Level 5

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC seeks a Level 3 Radiological Control Technician (RCT) to support the Los Alamos Legacy Waste Cleanup project in Los Alamos, NM. The role emphasizes radiological safety, monitoring, and adherence to Radiation Protection procedures.

The candidate should have a high school diploma with 4 years of related experience, DOE core 1/2 qualifications, and strong mentoring abilities to guide junior RCTs, handle air monitoring, and respond to radiological events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 4 years of related experience.
• Contingent on passing DOE core 1 and core 2 examinations.
• Expert knowledge of applied radiation protection principles and radiological instrumentation.
• Expert knowledge of radiological job coverage principles.
• Expert experience in radiological event response (CAM/ARM alarms, contamination).
• Advanced mentoring of less experienced RCTs in radiation monitoring and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine radiation monitoring support for assigned locations.
• Perform, document, and report workplace radiological surveillance and monitoring.
• Provide radiological support for routine activities to ensure compliance with Radiation Protection procedures.
• Operate portable survey instruments and radiological counting instruments.
• Implement radiation protection procedures for a wide range of tasks.
• Implement radiation work permits for various tasks.
• Respond to radiological emergencies and abnormal situations.
• Assist in labeling radioactive material and support other RCT program functions as needed.

Skills

Radiation protection

Radiological monitoring

Mentoring

Emergency response

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Portable survey instruments

Radiological counting instruments

Air monitoring equipment

Job description

Radiological Control Technician (RCT) - Level 5

Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Level 3 Radiological Control Technician (RCT) opportunity for our customer in Los Alamos, New Mexico to support the Los Alamos Legacy Waste Cleanup (LLC) Project.

Job Description:

Provide critical radiological support to the N3B mission operations by ensuring radiological safety for workers and the public. As an employee of the N3B’s Radiation Protection Division, you will be qualified and use your experience to perform workplace surveillance of radiological conditions by conducting monitoring and surveys for removable and fixed contamination, external radiation surveys for beta/gamma and neutron radiation; perform routine and non-routine radiation protection activities to ensure the implementation of and compliance with procedures, including response to abnormal events; perform air sampling and operation of air monitoring equipment; participate in planning of low-, moderate-, and high-hazard work; and provide mentoring to junior radiological control technicians and students and on-the-job training on procedures.

• Provide routine radiation monitoring support for assigned locations.
• Perform, maintain documentation, and reports for workplace radiological surveillance and monitoring of conditions.
• Provide radiological support for routine activities to ensure compliance with N3B-P121, Radiation Protection and all N3B Radiological Protection Procedures.
• Operate portable radiation and contamination survey instruments, as well as operate radiological counting instruments.
• Implement radiation protection procedures to a wide range of activities and functions.
• Implement radiation work permits for various tasks.
• Respond to radiological emergency and abnormal situations.
• Must have current driver’s license and be insurable to operate government vehicles.
• You will perform radiological air monitor collect and evaluate radiological air samples, and perform radiation and contamination surveys.
• Other responsibilities include labeling radioactive material, assisting in the performance of other RCT programmatic functions as needed, all while helping the laboratory make sure our workforce is able to work in a safe environment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 4 years of related experience
• Contingent on the ability to pass DOE core 1 and DOE core 2 (site specific) examinations and become fully qualified under the site’s radiation protection program
• Expert knowledge of applied radiation protection principles, implementation practices and radiological instrumentation.
• Expert experience and/or knowledge of radiological job coverage principles.
• Expert experience and/or knowledge in radiological event response (CAM alarm, ARM alarm, personnel contamination, etc.)
• Advanced mentoring less experienced RCTs in the execution of radiation monitoring, contamination control, emergency response.
• Expert experience in providing radiological support for moderate and high hazard radiological work with minimal direction.
• Advanced experience in a lead radiation control technician role, to include: assigning radiological work, implementing radiological work procedures, issue resolution, and supervision of radiological work practices.

Additional Requirements:

• HAZWOPER certification (preferred).
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment required for workplace and job hazards including anti-contamination clothing and respiratory protection.
• Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to 6 feet. Must be physically able to work in demanding environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds.

Other Job Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q Security Clearance, if required.

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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.