Senior Radiation Protection Technician for Field Safety

Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership; West Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician to assist in monitoring and controlling radioactive materials in a DOE/NNSA environment. The role involves supporting supervisors, planning radiological work, and documenting measurement results for shipments and waste.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, several years in health physics, and ability to obtain/maintain DOE clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of operational health physics experience, 1 year of experience in the DOE/NNSA complex or a Gaseous Diffusion Enrichment facility, and currently qualified as a Radiological Control Technician or a Radiological Control Technician, Sr., or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Active DOE security clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software.
• Must pass core exams and on the job training.
• Strong math/science skills/aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiation Protection supervisors in monitoring radiological work areas and controlling radioactive materials in compliance with safety procedures.
• Perform quantitative measurements and document results for radioactive material shipments and waste releases.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and support safety work groups.
• Maintain knowledge of safety policies and regulatory requirements and perform duties safely.
• Participate in planning and execution of radiological work with supervision.

Skills

Health physics

Radiation protection

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

DOE/NNSA experience

Tools

Dosimetry equipment

Radiation monitoring tools

Job description

Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician to assist in monitoring and controlling radioactive materials in a DOE/NNSA environment. The role involves supporting supervisors, planning radiological work, and documenting measurement results for shipments and waste.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, several years in health physics, and ability to obtain/maintain DOE clearance.