Radiological Control Technician

Overview

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for Radiolgical Control Technicians (RCTs) to join the Radiation Protection (RP) Division. RCTs support a wide variety of different work activities across a broad range of facilities and have the opportunity to learn new skills and expand their expertise in the identification and understanding of radiological hazards and controls. LANL RCTs implement radiation protection requirements and work independently on challenging projects requiring collaboration with multiple work groups.

Assignments can involve activities in varying work environments and weather conditions. This is a great opportunity to further your career in the Radiation Protection Field while contributing directly to national security.

Come join our team as an entry-level Radiation Control Technician (RCT) 1 and be part of the Radiation Protection Programs Group within the RP Division. As an RCT1, you will operate portable radiation and contamination survey instruments, as well as operate radiological counting instruments. You will operate continuous air monitors, perform radiation and contamination surveys and collect and evaluate radiological air samples.

Other responsibilities include labeling radioactive material, assisting in the performance of other RCT programmatic functions as needed, all while helping the laboratory make sure our workforce can work in a safe environment.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Fundamental understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and general science.
• Ability to perform basic algebra and unit conversions.
• Proven adherence to policies and procedures.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to wear required PPE (e.g., respiratory protection, safety glasses, anti-contamination clothing).
• Ability to obtain Laboratory RCT certification and a Q clearance; position may be subject to HRP.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly applicable to the occupation, or successful completion of a LANL RP-PROG approved Radiation Control Training Program with DOE Core Certification.

Examples of acceptable education and/or job-related experience include, but are not limited to:

• Associates degree in a technical field requiring Math and/or Science
• Candidates without an associate s degree who meet one or more of the following:
• Have one year of general radiation protection experience, including the following
• Conducting work requiring implementation of radiological controls.
• Frequent entry into and egress out of radiological areas requiring compliance with radiological procedures.
• Demonstrated work experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Strict adherence to procedural requirements in the conduct of work
• Data analysis
• Exercises situational oversight of operations or personnel or provides oversight as required to achieve safe and successful execution of assigned tasks

DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a High School Degree

Desired

Qualifications:

• Active DOE "Q" clearance
• Radiological Worker
• Familiar with LANL policies, practices, and procedures
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF software products

(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds;
  Reading vision;
  Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception;
  Ability to speak;
  Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz).
• Ability to sit, crawl, stand, walk, run, and climb; in addition to reaching overhead, horizontally, and down;
  Free from chronic wounds or chronic rashes which disrupt the integrity of the skin that would prevent safe entry into controlled areas;
  Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet.
• Must be physically able to work in demanding environments.

Use of protective clothing, including safety glasses and radiological anti-contamination clothing.

This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a rotating shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by…