Senior Radiation Control Technician

Senior Radiation Control Technician – Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)

Company: COMPA Industries
Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite
Compensation: $48–$53/hr + shift differential eligibility
Schedule: Full-time | May include 24/7 rotating shifts and weekend assignments
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

COMPA Industries is seeking a Senior Radiation Control Technician (RCT) to provide technical leadership and radiological support for high-hazard operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. At this level, you're not just executing radiological work - you're the primary point of contact for planning and resolving complex radiological control demands, the subject matter expert others turn to, and a key contributor to the safety and compliance of entire projects.

This is a senior role with real authority and real responsibility. If you're an experienced RCT who thrives in dynamic, high-consequence environments and takes pride in leading by example, this is the opportunity for you.

• U.S. Citizenship required for Q Clearance eligibility
• Eligibility for DOE Q Clearance, including background investigation and DOE Order 426.2 compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for planning, coordination, and resolution of conflicting radiological control demands in challenging, high-hazard conditions
• Act as subject matter expert for radiological work control packages (RWCPs), ensuring compliance across all radiological work including high-hazard operations
• Provide technical supervision and mentorship to junior RCTs, fostering safety culture and professional growth
• Anticipate and resolve radiological problems independently, escalating issues beyond scope when necessary
• Coordinate work area resources to support safe and efficient facility operations
• Demonstrate safety and compliance leadership through both actions and mentorship
• Wear required PPE including respiratory protection; lift and carry radiation protection equipment as needed
• Perform work outdoors and outside normal working hours as required

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to independently perform the full range of radiological support activities
• Proven expertise in tactical decision-making in dynamic, high-hazard environments
• Strong background in DOE 10 CFR 835 compliance and radiation protection procedures
• Ability to develop creative, independent solutions to complex radiological challenges
• Experience coordinating across teams and providing technical leadership
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for DOE Q Clearance under DOE Order 426.2

Preferred:

• Broad knowledge across health physics and related disciplines
• Experience authoring or reviewing radiological work control packages (RWCPs)
• Strong communication skills for engaging with customers, technicians, and management at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to influence group outcomes through technical expertise and sound judgment

Education:

• High school diploma plus 4–6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Additional certifications, technical training, or an associate's degree may be expected
• Subject to DOE Order 426.2 qualification requirements

COMPA has spent over 30 years earning a reputation as a trusted partner on some of the nation's most technically demanding nuclear programs. Senior RCTs at COMPA get:

• Competitive compensation ($45–$51/hr) with shift differential eligibility
• A senior, leadership-level role with direct influence over project safety and outcomes
• Long-term assignment potential at one of the world's premier scientific institutions
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that takes safety and national security seriously

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates for specific positions per company policy.