RCT Principal Technologist

About the role

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) is the operator of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). We provide high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services. Our mission is to ensure the security of the United States and its allies by addressing nuclear security challenges. Our vision is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Resolves conflicting design requirements, utilizing unconventional materials and complex coordination.
• Assignments may be self-initiated, pursuing courses of action based on broadly defined project requirements.
• Viewed by colleagues as an accomplished technical performer and lead.
• Assigned areas include U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) properties and other locations within the U.S.
• Prior to use, verify that radiological instrumentation is functioning properly. Such instrumentation includes, but is not limited to, air sampling equipment, dose rate meters, and contamination monitors.
• Provides technical direction. Trains and mentors less experienced technical staff.
• Ensure generation of records for radiation surveys and other job activities utilize appropriate forms and logbooks, as required.
• Implement stop work authority in a responsible manner when radiological or safety conditions warrant.
• Assist, as assigned, in accident or occurrence investigations.
• Support/participate with and be a member of various emergency response teams with the potential of U.S. and worldwide travel.
• Coverage of assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.
• Maintain training and qualifications current and attend onsite and offsite training as necessary to maintain competency in the radiological control field.
• Research records of potential radiological sites to determine whether sites are radiologically impacted. Ensure that corrective actions taken to mitigate hazards are properly implemented and effective in eliminating unsafe conditions.
• Organize, evaluate, and interpret data by comparison against standards and guidelines.
• Aid in developing procedures, work plans, and work control documents.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in field related to the position plus at least 9 years’ progressive related experience or High School diploma plus 11 years’ progressive related experience.
• Current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to radiological control required.
• OJT/Instructor Training experience desired or achieve internal company certification within 1 year of start date.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks is critical.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook is required.
• Must be fitted for and qualify for use with various respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
• Airplane and helicopter mechanics: Airframe and Power plant (A&P) FAA certificate required.
• May be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
• Must be able to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities.
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required.

Requirements

• Must be currently qualified or be able to qualify within 6 months of start date to the DOE Radiological Control Technician (RCT) standardized core training programs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background review.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Must be able to participate in a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

Skills

• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to radiological control.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
• Fitness for and qualification to use various respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
• Airplane and helicopter mechanics: Airframe and Power plant (A&P) FAA certificate.
• Ability to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
• Ability to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.

Pay

Hourly salary range for this position is: $40.14 - $60.21. Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

Schedule

Designated as 4/10s (Monday - Thursday). Overtime may be required.