Radiological Safety Technician – Field Operations

Standard Nuclear, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off, Holidays

Job summary

Standard Nuclear, Inc. is seeking a Radiological Control Technician to perform surveys, monitoring, and field support across radiological areas. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and conformance with DOE/NRC requirements.

You will work with EH&S, operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure safe execution of planned activities and proper contamination control. On‑site work in Oak Ridge, TN is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, trade, military, or associate degree preferred
• Experience as Radiological Control Technician, Health Physics Technician, or similar radiological field role preferred
• Experience performing radiological surveys, contamination monitoring, or radiological job coverage preferred
• Completion of DOE Core Radiological Control Technician training preferred
• Radiological Worker training or ability to obtain site-required radiological qualifications
• Familiarity with radiological instruments, survey techniques, contamination control, and area postings
• Ability to read and follow procedures, radiological work permits, and technical instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, compliance, and accurate documentation
• Ability to communicate clearly with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EH&S personnel
• Comfort working in manufacturing, laboratory, and controlled area environments
• Experience in nuclear, DOE, NRC, radiological, hazardous materials, or regulated industrial environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Radiological Surveys & Monitoring: Perform radiological surveys, including area surveys, contamination surveys, and equipment release surveys
• Conduct personnel monitoring and support contamination control practices
• Use radiological detection and monitoring equipment in accordance with site procedures
• Document survey results accurately and maintain records in accordance with company requirements
• Identify and report abnormal radiological conditions, contamination events, or safety concerns
• Radiological Job Coverage: Provide job coverage for work performed in radiological or controlled areas
• Support implementation of radiological work permits, postings, boundaries, and access controls
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with radiological controls, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Stop or elevate work when radiological or safety conditions are outside approved controls
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to support safe execution of planned work
• Establish and maintain contamination control boundaries, postings, and step‑off pad areas as required
• Support control of tools, materials, equipment, and waste moving into or out of radiological areas
• Assist with decontamination activities and contamination event response
• Support housekeeping and area readiness in radiological work areas
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete survey maps, logs, field records, and radiological documentation accurately and on time
• Support review and maintenance of radiological control records
• Assist with audit readiness, inspections, and compliance activities related to radiological protection
• Follow site procedures, radiological work permits, and applicable DOE/NRC requirements
• EH&S & Operational Support: Provide on‑the‑floor support to manufacturing, laboratory, maintenance, and technical teams
• Assist with hazard identification, pre‑job briefings, and work planning for radiological activities
• Reinforce safe work practices and radiological protection expectations in the field
• Support emergency response, incident reporting, and corrective action activities as needed

Skills

Radiological surveys

Contamination monitoring

Job coverage

DOE Core training

Radiological Worker training

Instruments & surveys

Procedures & permits

Safety & documentation

Team communication

Field environment

Nuclear/DOE/NRC experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/military/associate degree preferred

Tools

Radiation survey instruments

PPE procedures

Access control practices

Job description

Standard Nuclear, Inc. is seeking a Radiological Control Technician to perform surveys, monitoring, and field support across radiological areas. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and conformance with DOE/NRC requirements.

You will work with EH&S, operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure safe execution of planned activities and proper contamination control. On‑site work in Oak Ridge, TN is required.