Senior Radiation Control Technician 4

Nuclear Facilities | DOE/LANL

• Los Alamos, NM
  
  

Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite

Compensation: $45–$51/hr Shift Differential Eligibility

Schedule: Full-time | 24/7 rotating shifts, may include nights & weekends

Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Why This Role

This isn't a technician role - it's a leadership role. As an RCT 4 at Los Alamos National Laboratory, you are the senior technical authority on the floor. You're the person others turn to when conditions get complex, hazards escalate, or competing priorities need to be resolved in real time. Your decisions protect people, projects, and a national security mission that few facilities in the world can match.

If you're a seasoned HP professional with deep DOE or nuclear experience and you're ready to be the technical leader in the room - this role was built for you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for planning, coordination, and resolution of conflicting radiological control demands in high-hazard, dynamic environments
• Act as authorized subject matter expert (SME) for radiological work control packages (RWCPs) - including high-hazard radiological work
• Independently develop solutions to complex radiological problems, escalating only when scope demands it
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to RCT 1–3 level technicians, setting the standard for safety and compliance
• Coordinate work area resources across teams to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Interface directly with health physicists, engineers, and facility management on radiological matters
• Anticipate problems before they arise and handle unforeseen radiological issues without appreciable direction
• Perform work in PPE including respiratory protection; work may be outdoors and outside regular hours
  
  

What We're Looking For

Required

• S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• 5 years of RCT experience in a DOE, nuclear, or equivalent regulated facility
• Expert-level knowledge of 10CFR835, radiation work permits, and ALARA implementation
• Demonstrated track record of independent technical decision-making in high-hazard environments
• Experience developing or reviewing radiological work control packages (RWCPs)
• Availability for 24/7 rotating shifts including nights and weekends
  
  

Preferred

• Active DOE Core Card and/or NRRPT (National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists) certification
• Prior LANL, NNSA, or DOE national laboratory experience
• Experience in Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities or plutonium environments
• History of mentoring or supervising junior RCT personnel
• Associate's degree, technical certification, or completion of advanced HP training
  
  

Schedule & Compensation

Pay Rate: $45–$51/hr depending on experience

Shift Differential: Additional pay available for qualifying shift assignments - ask us for details

Schedule: 24/7 rotating coverage - may include nights, weekends, and non-standard hours

Mandatory Requirements - Read Before Applying

• S. Citizenship required - ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance is mandatory
• Minimum 5 years of RCT experience in a nuclear or DOE-regulated facility - candidates below this threshold will not be considered
• Must meet DOE Order 426.2 personnel qualification requirements
• Must be physically able to work in demanding environments: lift 50 lbs, wear full PPE including respirators, work at heights and in confined spaces