Radiological Control Technician

What You Will Do

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. #shiftwork

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. #shiftwork

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.

#shiftwork

• Fundamental understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry, or 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.

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.

• A LANL RP-PROG approved Radiation Control Training Program with DOE Core Certification may be counted toward relevant experience.

Requires a High School Degree

• 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

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 their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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 htz). 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 will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the…