Senior Radiological Control Technician - Lead

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC seeks a Level 3 Radiological Control Technician (RCT) to support the Los Alamos Legacy Waste Cleanup project in Los Alamos, NM. The role emphasizes radiological safety, monitoring, and adherence to Radiation Protection procedures.

The candidate should have a high school diploma with 4 years of related experience, DOE core 1/2 qualifications, and strong mentoring abilities to guide junior RCTs, handle air monitoring, and respond to radiological events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 4 years of related experience.
• Contingent on passing DOE core 1 and core 2 examinations.
• Expert knowledge of applied radiation protection principles and radiological instrumentation.
• Expert knowledge of radiological job coverage principles.
• Expert experience in radiological event response (CAM/ARM alarms, contamination).
• Advanced mentoring of less experienced RCTs in radiation monitoring and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine radiation monitoring support for assigned locations.
• Perform, document, and report workplace radiological surveillance and monitoring.
• Provide radiological support for routine activities to ensure compliance with Radiation Protection procedures.
• Operate portable survey instruments and radiological counting instruments.
• Implement radiation protection procedures for a wide range of tasks.
• Implement radiation work permits for various tasks.
• Respond to radiological emergencies and abnormal situations.
• Assist in labeling radioactive material and support other RCT program functions as needed.

Skills

Radiation protection

Radiological monitoring

Mentoring

Emergency response

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Portable survey instruments

Radiological counting instruments

Air monitoring equipment

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC seeks a Level 3 Radiological Control Technician (RCT) to support the Los Alamos Legacy Waste Cleanup project in Los Alamos, NM. The role emphasizes radiological safety, monitoring, and adherence to Radiation Protection procedures.

The candidate should have a high school diploma with 4 years of related experience, DOE core 1/2 qualifications, and strong mentoring abilities to guide junior RCTs, handle air monitoring, and respond to radiological events.