RCT Principal Technologist

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS) is seeking a Principal Radiological Control Technician for NNSS in Mercury, Nevada. The role emphasizes calibration, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and radiation protection in a demanding environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree or a high school diploma with extensive related experience. DOE Q clearance and pre-employment checks apply; NRRP certification is preferred. Work is 4/10s with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (field related) or high school diploma with extensive related experience.
• Must be qualified or qualify within 6 months to the DOE Radiological Control Technician program.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards for radiological control.
• NRRPT certification desired; internal company certification possible within 1 year.
• Ability to work independently or in a team on diverse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, inspect, troubleshoot, test, maintain, and oversee radiation protection activities.
• Participate in National Response Asset Deployment as required.
• Maintain proficiency with DOE and internal radiological control procedures.
• Work in a 4/10 schedule at NNSS, with potential overtime.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Regulatory knowledge

OJT/Instructor training experience

Education

Associate degree (field related)

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Outlook

Job description

The Radiological Control Department is looking for a highly motivated individual, with an attention to detail to be a Principal Radiological Control Technician.

• Associate degree in field related to the position plus at least 9 years’ progressive related experience or High School diploma plus 11 years’ progressive related experience.
• Must be currently qualified or be able to qualify within 6 months of start date to the DOE Radiological Control Technician (RCT) standardized core training programs.
• Current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to radiological control required.
• OJT/Instructor Training experience desired or achieve internal company certification within 1 year of start date.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks is critical.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook is required.
• Must be fitted for and qualify for use with various respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
• May be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
• Must be able to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities.
• Per DOE O 426.2, these are personnel principally involved in calibration, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and radiation protection activities. Examples are laboratory technicians, instrument technicians, industrial hygiene, environmental, quality control, and decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) technicians, and radiological control technicians.
• Minimum entry-level requirements for non-reactor nuclear facilities include the following: 1-year of Job-related Experience.
• National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist (NRRPT) certification desired.

• Work location is the NNSS, located in Mercury, Nevada (65 miles northwest of Las Vegas).
• Schedule is designated as 4/10s (Monday - Thursday). Overtime may be required.
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Hourly range for this position is: $40.14 - $60.21.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.