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Radiation Control Technician 3 – Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)
Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite
Compensation: $37–$43/hr | Shift differential pay eligible when assigned by manager
Schedule: Full-time | 24/7 coverage including rotating shifts and weekend assignments
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance | DOE Order 426.2 compliance required
WHY THIS ROLE
The RCT 3 plays a critical role in ensuring radiological safety at LANL sites. Errors in this position could lead to serious safety events, injury, and regulatory noncompliance - potentially resulting in fines under the Price-Anderson Amendments Act. Work may affect entire facilities. If you're a skilled radiation control professional 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.
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
- Lift and carry radiation monitoring equipment and wear PPE including respirators
- Perform duties outdoors and outside regular work hours as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance - DOE Order 426.2 compliance required
- High school diploma 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, work permit reviews, and facility design input
- Ability to apply technical principles across a wide range of tasks with limited supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting
DESIRED SKILLS
- Broad understanding of health physics principles and related disciplines
- Strong judgment in radiological safety decisions
- Experience training others in RCT procedures
- Knowledge of related disciplines and interdependencies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- DOE facility experience, especially at a national laboratory
- NRRPT certification
- DOE Core Training Card
- Experience supporting nuclear operations, hot cell work, or glove box operations
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING
- Must be a U.S. Citizen - required for DOE Q Clearance eligibility
- Must meet DOE Order 426.2 requirements including background investigation
- Must be able to work 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NM including rotating shifts and weekends
- Must be able to lift and carry radiation monitoring equipment and wear full PPE including respirators
Salary : $37 - $43