Senior Radiological Control Technician

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

Position Overview

Under general supervision, performs Radiation Protection Program core element job functions as assigned by supervision and management. Typical job responsibilities are to assist and support Radiation Protection supervisors in ensuring the radiological monitoring, controls and processes for measuring and controlling radioactive materials and radiation generating material and equipment are in compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines and managerial direction and DOE Orders.

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support Radiation Protection leads, supervisors and management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the Radiation Protection management team.
• Participates in planning of radiological work, monitoring of radiological work areas, 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.
• Makes recommendations for corrective measures to reduce contamination levels when excessive contamination levels are detected.
• Proficient in a wide variety of radiation protection activities.
• Mentors less experienced technicians.
• Performs a variety of tasks complex in nature related to radiological safety.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Working Conditions

Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).

Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively. Potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling.

Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, non-repetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.

Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment).

Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.

Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.)

May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.