Lead Radiological Control Technician

About the role

The ESH-Y Lead Radiological Control Technician 20139 position supports missions vital to national and global security. This role requires a DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification and a minimum of 7 years of Radiological Protection experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform monitoring of personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas for the control of exposures from internal and external sources.
• Interact with Operations supervision of area assigned; attend morning briefings, coordinate RADCON coverage, and assume responsibility in the absence of the RCT Supervisor.
• Determine appropriate personnel monitoring devices, anti-contamination clothing, and stay times for radiological workers.
• Conduct Field Observations, review area contamination and radiation survey data, and air data to ensure proper controls are in place.
• Notify Supervisor of abnormal conditions and participate in process reviews, walkdowns, incident investigations, and emergency response.
• Participate as an Emergency Response Organization RADCON team member and review and sign Radiological Surveys.
• Obtain and maintain eDCRO qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 7 years of Radiological Protection experience OR associate's degree in a science / technical field plus 5 years of Radiological Protection experience OR bachelor's degree in a science / technical field plus 5 years of Radiological Protection experience OR master's degree in a science / technical field plus 5 years of Radiological Protection experience OR PHD in a science/ technical field plus 5 years of Radiological Protection experience.
• Successful completion of Y-12's RADCON Technician Certification Program.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling & monitoring results in proper units and terms.
• Knowledgeable and trained in principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling of radiological hazards.
• Ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigative action, and define corrective measures.

Qualifications

• Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
• May require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
• Must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph if HRP is required.

Skills

• Ability to wear a respirator.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug plan
• Vision plan
• Dental plan
• Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Education reimbursement
• Onsite workout facilities
• Onsite cafeterias