Senior / Lead Radiological Controls Technician

ENERCON Services; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON Services is seeking a Senior / Lead Radiological Controls Technician for a long-term contract in Piketon, Ohio. In this role, you will support radiation protection management, monitor radiological work areas, and mentor junior technicians.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, three years of operational health physics experience, and a current DOE clearance. Strong attention to detail and ability to lift 50 lbs are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of operational health physics experience.
• Current DOE L or Q clearance.
• Experience in DOE/NNSA complex or Gaseous Diffusion Enrichment facility.

Responsibilities

• Supports Radiation Protection management team.
• Monitors radiological work areas and controls.
• Mentors less experienced technicians.

Skills

Radiation protection

Health physics

Attention to detail

Math and science aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Senior / Lead Radiological Controls Technician

ENERCON Services Inc., doing business for the Federal Government through its wholly owned subsidiary, ENERCON Federal Services (EFS), provides engineering and environmental services to many branches of the Federal Government. Our experience in engineering design, nuclear safety, decommissioning and environmental services allows us to support large and small projects throughout the DOE complex, including operations and decommissioning efforts at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facilities.

We are recruiting experienced Senior / Lead Radiological Control Technicians to represent ENERCON at a customer site in Piketon, Ohio (Portsmouth) for a long‑term contract opportunity.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Senior / Lead RCT performs Radiation Protection Program core element job functions as assigned by supervision and management. Typical responsibilities include:

• Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the Radiation Protection management team.
• Participates in planning of radiological work, monitoring of radiological work areas, generation of radiological work permits, establishing radiological work control and monitoring of radiological workers.
• Performs quantitative measurements and documents results for radioactive material shipments, free release of excess material and waste from the site.
• Supports ES&H activities in the field, including atmospheric monitoring, safety evaluations, self‑assessments and chemical hygiene control programs.
• Makes recommendations for corrective measures to reduce contamination levels when excessive contamination levels are detected.
• Proficient in a wide variety of radiation protection and associated ES&H support activities.
• Mentors less experienced technicians.
• Performs a variety of complex tasks related to radiological, industrial and chemical safety.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

Qualifications

Radiological Control/Health Physics Technicians will have demonstrated a higher level of knowledge, skills, and experience than necessary to be a RCT. They will have a thorough working knowledge of radiation protection and be familiar with the basic principles of other safety disciplines. They will have the ability to train, direct, and supervise other technicians, implement procedural modifications, provide limited technical support, and conduct program or field audits.

• Must have a current DOE L or Q clearance for this assignment or ability to reinstate recently inactive clearance. US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of operational health physics experience; one (1) year of experience in the DOE/NNSA complex or a Gaseous Diffusion Enrichment facility; and must be currently qualified as a Radiological Control Technician.
• Successful completion of the RCT Fundamentals Academic Challenge Exam.
• Strong attention to detail and high aptitude in math and science.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection.

ENERCON does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.