Radiological Controls Technician

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BWXT is hiring a Radiological Controls Technician for on-site work in Lynchburg, VA. The role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance to protect workers, the public, and the environment.

You will support projects, perform radiological work, characterize waste, participate in planning meetings, and ensure proper training and adherence to radiation protection requirements. A competitive salary and benefits package accompanies opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• DOE Q security clearance eligibility (active L clearance needs upgrade).
• RCT certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager and Field Operations Manager.
• Perform radiological work in support of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with BWXT radiological policies and procedures.
• Perform oversight and assessment of Field Operations execution of field work packages (FWP) and Work Orders (WO).
• Conduct radiological characterization of waste, including NDA and surveys.
• Participate in meetings and field walk-downs for project estimates.
• Attend site radiological meetings as required.
• Contribute to safety awareness, hazard recognition, and radiological control practices.
• Interface with customer Radiation Protection organization.
• Ensure training and familiarization with project radiation protection requirements.
• Implement the TSG Radiation Protection Management Plan and applicable NOG-L requirements.
• Lead RWP meetings and train Field Operations on RWP requirements.
• Perform duties as Field Operations Technician when not Radiological Controls Technician.

Skills

Radiological work practices

Multi-disciplinary teams

Challenging environments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RCT certification desired

Job description

Radiological Controls Technician

Location: On-site at the Technical Services Group, Lynchburg, VA project.

A Radiological Controls Technician is responsible for delivering radiological services while prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance to protect the public, environment, and BWXT employees and contractors. The technician ensures radiation exposures remain below regulatory limits and strives to reduce exposures as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).

Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager and Field Operations Manager.
• Perform radiological work in support of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with BWXT radiological policies and procedures.
• Perform oversight and assessment of Field Operations execution of field work packages (FWP) and Work Orders (WO) to ensure adherence to radiological plans and procedures.
• Conduct radiological characterization of waste, including Non‑Destructive Analysis (NDA) and surveys.
• Participate in meetings and field walk‑downs for project estimates.
• Attend site radiological meetings as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety awareness, hazard recognition, and radiological control practices.
• Interface directly with the customer Radiation Protection organization.
• Ensure field technician and field operations training and familiarization with project radiation protection requirements.
• Implement the TSG Radiation Protection Management Plan and applicable NOG‑L radiation protection requirements.
• Participate in or lead radiological work permit (RWP) meetings, training Field Operations on the RWP and ensuring their familiarization with all RWP requirements.
• Perform duties, as assigned by supervision, as a Field Operations Technician when not assigned as a Radiological Controls Technician.

Skills

• In-depth understanding and expertise in radiological work practices, processes, and operations.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working in challenging work environments.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• RCT certification desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain radiological controls qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) "Q" security clearance. Candidates with an active "L" clearance will be required to upgrade to "Q" clearance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay

Base salary range: $64,000 – $101,000 per year (variable based on local job market factors and candidate experience).

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company‑sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.