Senior Radiological Control Technician

About the role

APTIM is seeking an experienced Senior Radiological Control Technician (Senior RCT) to support Department of Energy (DOE) decontamination, decommissioning, and remediation (DD&R) radiological field operations at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) – Bettis Laboratory Site in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Project scope includes the demolition of two former research reactor facilities, Buildings CX and CY, as well as the Material Evaluation Laboratory, requiring disciplined radiological control in complex legacy environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned radiological control activities under the direction of the Project Radiation Safety Officer, Radiological Control Supervisor, or designee, in accordance with 10 CFR 835, site Radiation Protection Program requirements, and applicable corporate and project-specific procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and perform source checks and operational checks on radiation detection and measurement instrumentation in support of field activities.
• Conduct routine and job-specific radiological surveys and sampling, including contamination, radiation, and airborne monitoring, and accurately document results.
• Provide radiological coverage and job monitoring to support Radiological Workers, ensuring work is performed safely and in compliance with Radiological Work Permits (RWPs), technical work documents, and project schedules.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of radiological control program elements, including personnel qualifications and training support, radiological work planning, instrumentation control, radiological surveys, and radiological sampling activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of operational health physics experience in the radiation safety field.
• Prior experience supporting DOE decontamination, decommissioning, and remediation (DD&R) activities is strongly preferred.
• Current HAZWOPER 40-hour certification with up-to-date annual refresher training required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical qualification to wear respiratory protection without restriction in support of project requirements.
• Ability to perform work in modified Level D and Level C personal protective equipment (PPE), including the use of respiratory protection.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction or field environments, including walking, standing, kneeling, climbing, and lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required to meet project and operational needs.
• Proficiency in performing administrative and reporting functions using standard office software applications, including Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® Excel.

Qualifications

Shall have a high school diploma or equivalent. Position requires the ability to access client and/or federal facilities. Candidates must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or another federally accepted form of identification, as required for site access.

Skills

Sound technical judgment, procedural compliance, and promotion of a strong radiological safety culture in demanding DD&R environments.

Benefits

All employee benefits are provided through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace. These include medical, vision, and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, and a 401(k) plan through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).

Pay

A good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary depending on project needs and may require working in both office and field environments.