Senior Radiological Protection Tech - Field/Decom

PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC; Kingston (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. is seeking a radiological protection professional to support on-site decommissioning activities and waste operations. The role focuses on day-to-day programmatic tasks under the Radiological Protection Plan, following procedures and regulatory requirements.

The position entails air sampling, radiological surveys, data management, and cross-training in IH and safety tasks, with emphasis on compliance and emergency response capabilities in a field setting.

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ experience in applied health physics.
• Education may substitute for up to one year of experience; six months for related A.S. degree or one year for related B.S. degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license.
• DOE L or Q security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform air sampling and radiation surveys.
• Operate count room equipment and ISOCS gamma spectroscopy.
• Control access, postings, labeling, and records management.
• Respond to accidents and emergencies.
• Monitor vehicles and equipment; perform decontamination.
• Generate radiological data records and review data reports.
• Support industrial hygiene and safety tasks as cross-trained.
• Perform collateral safety and health duties per qualifications.
• Participate in action plans for identified deficiencies.
• Execute detailed technical operations per work plans and procedures.
• Provide guidance and monitor technical support in the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Air sampling

Radiation surveys

Gamma spectroscopy

Radiation instrumentation

Decontamination

Regulatory compliance

Safety procedures

Data review

Cross-training

Record keeping

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ISOCS gamma spectroscopy

Radiation detection instruments

Job description

PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. is seeking a radiological protection professional to support on-site decommissioning activities and waste operations. The role focuses on day-to-day programmatic tasks under the Radiological Protection Plan, following procedures and regulatory requirements.

The position entails air sampling, radiological surveys, data management, and cross-training in IH and safety tasks, with emphasis on compliance and emergency response capabilities in a field setting.