Senior/Principal Radiological Control Technologists - Radiation Protection (Second Shift), Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 74,700 - 144,400; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Senior/Principal Radiological Control Technologist for the Radiation Protection group. The role focuses on recognizing, measuring, evaluating, and controlling radiation hazards on-site, with field surveys and incident response responsibilities.

The position requires a DOE Q-level security clearance, a high school diploma with 5+ years of experience, and the ability to work second shift on-site. Travel and on-call duties will be part of the role as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus five+ years of operational health physics experience as a qualified RCT.
• Experience with 10 CFR 835 and/or 10 CFR 20.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of radiation hazards.
• Conduct tests and field investigations to support radiological controls.
• Use radiation detection, monitoring, and measuring instrumentation.
• Perform radiological surveys of radiation-generating devices and materials.

Skills

Operational health physics

DOE security clearance

Radiation protection knowledge

Radiation measurement

Education

AS in health physics

BS in health physics or radiological science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior/Principal Radiological Control Technologists - Radiation Protection (Second Shift), Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you passionate about your work and want to join a dynamic team that solves challenging issues for our nation’s security.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Provide technical expertise for the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential hazards from ionizing radiation, radioactive material, and radio‑generating devices.
• Conduct tests and field investigations to support environmental, engineering, scientific, and mission support personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling radiation hazards.
• Use a wide variety of radiation detection, monitoring, and measuring instrumentation.
• Perform radiological surveys of radiation generating devices.
• Perform radiological surveys of materials, personnel, personal items and equipment leaving radiological areas.
• Conduct and document radiological surveys, prescribe radiological controls for radiological work, and monitor radiological work.
• Routinely interact with radiological workers throughout the laboratories and field sites.
• Respond on‑site to radiological incidents and emergencies, and off‑site in support of Department of Energy requests.

This position requires the ability to work a modified schedule to accommodate customer and travel demands. The selected candidate will be required to work second shift and must be able to work on‑site.

Salary Range

$74,700 - $144,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• High school diploma plus five (5) or more years of operational health physics experience as a qualified RCT.
• Experience with 10 CFR 835 (Occupational Radiation Protection) and/or 10 CFR 20 (Standards for Protection Against Radiation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and to team effectively with RCTs, engineers, scientists, and technicians.
• Ability to qualify for respiratory protection.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office suite).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for travel, and capability to operate a government vehicle.
• NRRPT registered.
• Experience as a radiological worker in the DOE complex.
• Associate of Science degree or Bachelor of Science degree in health physics, radiological science, or closely related STEM discipline.
• Current HAZWOPER training.
• Active DOE Q‑level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).

About Our Team

The Radiation Protection Organization (Group 4610) provides radiation protection services to Sandia line organizations and is the steward of the corporate Radiation Protection Program. Services provided include translation of DOE directives and federal regulations into SNL‑specific requirements and guidance; development of tools to assist in the identification and control of hazards associated with the use of radioactive materials and radiation‑generating devices; providing trained and qualified personnel to support radiological activities and operations throughout the Laboratories; and workplace sampling and monitoring services to ensure effectiveness of radiological controls. The Organization works with the corporate Radiation Protection Safety Committee to establish goals, measure performance, and perform assessments to collect data to support continuous improvement in the safe performance of radiological operations.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE 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 for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. 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.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are 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.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.