Senior Radiation Control Technician

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks an experienced Radiological Protection role to implement day-to-day programmatic aspects, oversee radiological workers and junior technicians, and guide technical support in the assigned area. The position involves field duties, reporting, and collaboration to maintain safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ experience in applied health physics; degrees may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DOE “L” or “Q” security clearance or ability to obtain one, as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform air sampling, radiation surveys, radioactive contamination control and monitoring, access control, posting and labeling, and management of records.
• Generate radiological data records and reports.
• Provide guidance and monitor performance of technical support in the assigned area.
• Participate in action plans in response to identified deficiencies.
• Perform detailed technical operations in accordance with written work plans, protocols, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Applied health physics

Radiation safety

Air sampling

Radiation surveys

Contamination control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

NON-EXEMPT. Implements the day-to-day programmatic aspects of the Radiological Protection Plan. Oversees and guides the activities of radiological workers and Junior Technicians. Provides guidance and monitors the performance of technical support in the assigned area.

Job Description

Job Description

Description

NON-EXEMPT. Implements the day-to-day programmatic aspects of the Radiological Protection Plan. Oversees and guides the activities of radiological workers and Junior Technicians. Provides guidance and monitors the performance of technical support in the assigned area.

Duties

• Perform air sampling, radiation surveys, radioactive contamination control and monitoring, access control, posting and labeling, completion and management of records, responding to accidents and emergencies, vehicle and equipment control, instrumentation source check, and personnel and equipment decontamination.
• Generate radiological data records and reports.
• Perform collateral safety and health duties commensurate with qualifications, aptitude, and ability (including job coverage, monitoring, and surveillance).
• Participate in the formulation of action plans in response to identified deficiencies.
• Perform detailed technical operations in compliance with written work plans, protocols, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three or more years’ experience in applied health physics. Education may substitute for up to one year of experience – six months for a related A.S. degree or one year for a related B.S. degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• DOE “L” or “Q” security clearance or the ability to obtain the same, as required.

Working Environment

• Ability to participate in physically demanding work while wearing personnel protective equipment including respiratory protection.
• Medically qualified to wear a respirator, able to lift 30 lbs, and able to climb ladders.