Radiation Control Technician Nuclear

Radiation Control Technician 3 – Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)

Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite Compensation: $37–$43/hr Shift Differential Eligibility Schedule: Full-time | May include 24/7 rotating shifts and weekend assignments Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance required Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Job Posting: JP3053

Position Overview

Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the most mission-critical scientific facilities in the world - and the Radiation Control Technician 3 is a key part of keeping it safe. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your expertise directly protects people, facilities, and the mission. If you're an experienced RCT who takes pride in your craft and wants to work alongside some of the best health physicists in the country, this is the opportunity for you.

Mandatory Requirements - Must Meet Both To Be Considered

• U.S. Citizenship (required for DOE Q Clearance eligibility)
• Eligibility for DOE Q Clearance including background investigation and DOE Order 426.2 compliance
  
  

Top Candidate Profile

• Skilled and fully proficient in radiological monitoring and emergency response
• Experience with posting compliance, work permit reviews, and facility design input
• Ability to apply technical principles across a wide range of tasks with limited supervision
• Broad understanding of health physics principles and related disciplines
• Experience training or mentoring others in RCT procedures
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide radiological and operational health physics support in assigned facilities and high-hazard areas
• Conduct workplace surveillance and interpret radiological data
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection procedures and 10CFR835
• Mentor and assist personnel in contamination and exposure control, emergency response, radiation permits, and procedural compliance
• Respond to radiation-related emergencies and coordinate with health physicists on re-entry strategies
• Supervise and direct other technicians as needed during field assignments
• Support facility design input and work permit reviews
• Lift and carry radiation monitoring equipment and wear PPE including respirators as required
• Perform duties outdoors and outside regular work hours as required
  
  

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance per DOE Order 426.2
• High school diploma plus 2–4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Skilled and fully proficient in radiological monitoring and emergency response
• Experience with posting compliance and work permit reviews
• Ability to work with limited supervision and make sound radiological safety decisions in the field
• Ability to lift and carry radiation monitoring equipment, wear respirators and PPE, and perform outdoor duties as required
  
  

Highly Desired - Will Set You Apart

• Broad understanding of health physics principles and related disciplines
• Strong judgment in radiological safety decision-making
• Experience training or mentoring others in RCT procedures
• Knowledge of DOE governmental regulations and Laboratory guidelines
• Additional training, certification, or education in radiation protection
  
  

Schedule & Compensation

• Pay Rate: $37–$43/hr depending on experience
• Shift Differential: Additional pay available for qualifying shift assignments
• Schedule: This position supports 24/7 facility coverage and may include rotating shifts and weekend assignments
  
  

Who Should Apply

We encourage applications from:

• Experienced RCTs at other DOE sites (Sandia, NNSS, Savannah River, Hanford, Y-12, etc.)
• Veterans with military radiation control, health physics, or nuclear field experience
• Strong RCT 2 candidates with a demonstrated track record and readiness to advance to level 3
  
  

Candidates will be evaluated on total experience - if you're close, we want to hear from you.

Deal Breakers - Will Not Be Considered

• Not a U.S. Citizen
• Unable to meet DOE Order 426.2 eligibility requirements for Q Clearance
  
  

U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be eligible for DOE Q Clearance per DOE Order 426.2. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates from specific positions.