Senior Radiation Control Tech

Work Schedule: Full-Time | 4x10s (onsite)

Clearance: DOE Q Clearance (ability to obtain required)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $45 – $51 per hour

Per Diem:
Provided (per LANL/contract guidelines)

COMPA Industries is seeking Radiation Control Technicians (RCT Level 3 and Level
4) to provide radiological protection support for high-hazard nuclear operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role supports work inside a DOE Hazard Category II nuclear facility and requires strong procedural discipline, technical judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a secure, mission-critical environment.

Candidates with Navy Nuclear Power Program (NNPP) backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
, as Navy nuclear training and operational experience align closely with LANL radiological controls, conduct of operations, and safety culture expectations.

• Provide radiological protection coverage for routine, complex, and high-hazard radiological work
• Perform radiation and contamination surveys; interpret, document, and trend results accurately
• Ensure compliance with 10 CFR 835
  , LANL RP procedures, and site-specific requirements
• Support development, review, and execution of Radiological Work Control Packages (RWCPs)
• Apply and verify appropriate radiological controls (postings, PPE, access controls, monitoring)
• Serve as a field resource for workers, supervisors, planners, and safety personnel
• Interface with operations, engineering, health physics, and project teams
• Respond to abnormal radiological conditions and support event response activities
• Maintain accurate logs, survey records, and documentation per LANL standards

• Act as a senior RP technical authority and field lead
• Coordinate RP resources in dynamic, high-tempo work environments
• Review RWCPs for technical adequacy and regulatory compliance
• Mentor junior RCTs and support on-the-job training
• Anticipate radiological challenges and implement proactive controls

RCT 3

• High school diploma plus 2–4 years of radiological or nuclear experience
• Working knowledge of radiation protection fundamentals and operational health physics
• Ability to perform independently with minimal supervision

RCT 4

• High school diploma plus 4–6+ years of advanced radiological or nuclear experience
• Demonstrated senior-level RCT capability in high-hazard environments
• Proven ability to make sound technical and tactical decisions under changing conditions

• Navy Nuclear Power Program (NNPP) experience (ELT, EM, ET, Reactor Operator, RP Tech)
• Prior experience in DOE, NNSA, or commercial nuclear facilities
• Experience supporting Category II nuclear facilities
• RWCP/RWP development or review experience
• Strong procedural compliance and conduct-of-operations background

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
• Subject to Human Reliability Program (HRP) requirements
• Unescorted access to secure and radiological areas required

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, crawl, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to wear PPE, including respiratory protection
• Ability to work in radiological, industrial, and controlled environments
• Shift flexibility as required by operations

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.