Radiological Control Technician
Location
Los Alamos, NM | United States
Job description
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Radiological Control Technician to join our team. This position is full-time and will support the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM .
Clearance Level Required:
Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance
Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
Yes
Overview:
- Provides radiological support at assigned Laboratory sites in the areas of workplace surveillance and analysis/interpretation of radiological data.
- Provides fully proficient operational health physics support in assigned facility, function or area. Responsible for high-hazard radiological jobs.
- Ensures compliance with radiation protection activities, procedures and 10CFR835.
- Implements radiation protection procedures and applies these to a wide range of activities such as reviewing radiological work for proper controls, posting and compliance with Laboratory requirements.
- Assists and mentors employees in on-the-job training in the areas of: group procedures for radiation monitoring, contamination control, external exposure control and emergency response, radiation work permits, and facility design.
- Interfaces with emergency personnel or directly responds to an emergency situation involving radiation or radioactive material.
- Works with health physicist to determining appropriate re-entry requirements, directs as necessary other RCTs in monitoring and dealing with contaminated personnel.
- Assume field management responsibility and direct the actions of other technicians.
- Completing assignments requires following or adhering to requirements, specifications, or procedures developed for the task.
- Consequence of error may include serious radiological safety events, including injury to self or others, as well as noncompliance with 10CFR835, with potential for Laboratory fines under the Price-Anderson Amendments Act.
- Work involves moderate physical demands, such as lifting and carrying radiation protection instruments and wearing personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
- Work may be outdoors and may be scheduled at time other than regular work hours.
Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:
- To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
- Due to the federal nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is requ ired.
Desired Skills:
- NRRPT Certification, preferred.
- DOE experience, preferred.
- Direct RCT Experience with high or moderate hazard material.
- Experience mentoring in field junior level RCT’s.
- Experience with Work Control Documentation for implementation/review.
About the Site:
The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering ( energy.gov ).
About GEM:
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.
At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success . We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.
BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience.
- This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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