Radiation Protection Instrument Repair and Calibration Technician (Process & Sampling Tec 2/3)

About the role

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. This position will be filled at either the Process and Sampling Technician 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Radiation Instrumentation and Calibration Team in the Radiation Protection Services Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• Support the Radiation Protection Program by maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting and developing radiation protection instrumentation.
• Support the test, evaluation, maintenance, and calibration processes for fixed and portable alpha, beta, neutron, photon, and tritium radiation protection instruments.
• Maintain accurate computerized and written calibration records and other pertinent documentation.
• Interact with team staff members, health physicists and radiological control technicians.
• May require shift work.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and/or electronics principles.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of instrumentation.
• Experience operating a variety of testing and/or inspection equipment.
• Experience with analog and digital electronic troubleshooting and repair at the board and component level.
• Skill in the preparation and presentation of test-measurement results.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emerging issues.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow technical procedures.
• General knowledge of common and unique work hazards and occupational safety practices.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for Process and Sampling Tec-2: High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum qualifications for Process and Sampling Tec-3: Associate's Degree and 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in testing, evaluation, repair and calibration of alpha- and beta-radiation radiation protection instrumentation (portable survey instruments, personnel contamination monitors, and continuous air monitors).
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of radiation detection and measurement.
• Experience in circuit-board level diagnosis and repair using standard equipment such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering irons.
• Utilize computers, high voltage/low-current power supplies, pulse generators, other test equipment and radioactive sources to test and/or calibrate electronic equipment.

Pay

• Process and Sampling Tec-2 Level: Salary Range: ($54,900 - $84,300)
• Process and Sampling Tec-3 Level: Salary Range: ($60,500 - $93,600)

Schedule

• This position may require shift work.