Radiological Controls Technician (Senior)

About the Role

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is hiring a Radiological Controls Technician (RCT) to work at our NPTU-Charleston Moored Training Ship (MTS) site in Goose Creek, SC. As an RCT, you'll perform a variety of duties that ensure the safe handling and monitoring of radioactive materials, including:

• Moving all radioactive material on site using a computer system
• Releasing radioactive material and counting water and solid samples for system release
• Performing personnel decontamination
• Qualifying as a mixed waste handler and asbestos worker
• Qualifying to wear a respirator
• Performing environmental samples (water/sediment, storm drains, crabs, oysters, and air monitoring)
• Packing radioactive material for disposal
• Performing surveys to ship radioactive material

This position requires working a rotating shift, as the site is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays, with additional pay benefits for holiday work.

If not already qualified, you will attend Radiological Controls Technician Qualification School (RCTQS) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) for five months. The company covers all expenses, including salary, lodging, rental car, food, and travel. This role requires a four-year commitment before transferring to another department within the company.

Requirements

Required combination of knowledge and skill:

• High school diploma or equivalent and RCTQS qualified and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or
• High school diploma or equivalent and RCTQS qualified and qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or Journeyman's Papers in a related field and RCTQS qualified and 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and RCTQS qualified and 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Radiological Controls Technician Qualification School (RCTQS) qualified
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to train and coach a team
• Strong algebraic skills
• Ability to maintain a positive environment in work groups and work centers

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit
• Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay

Pay Range: $86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually. Salary is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Schedule

This role requires working a rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with additional pay benefits for holiday work.