Technologist - Health Physics Equipment

Job Overview

Health Physics Equipment Technologist – responsible for calibration, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of health physics instrumentation at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). The role supports operations, engineering, and research activities in a controlled radiological environment.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Pension and 401(k) retirement plans
• Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
• Relocation assistance (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement

• Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on portable and fixed radiation survey instruments, contamination monitors, air sampling equipment, dosimetry systems, and other health physics devices.
• Use sealed radiation calibration sources and check sources in accordance with approved procedures and regulations.
• Maintain detailed calibration and maintenance procedures, records, and documentation.
• Perform acceptance testing, configuration verification, and operational checks on new, repaired, or modified instruments.
• Maintain accurate logs of calibrations, functional checks, repairs, and test results in approved databases.
• Assist in developing and improving calibration methods, maintenance practices, and quality control checks.
• Evaluate and recommend health physics equipment, calibration systems, spare parts, and related tools based on performance and operational needs.
• Coordinate scheduling of calibrations, maintenance, and functional checks to ensure equipment availability.
• Provide technical support to radiation protection, operations, and engineering personnel regarding proper use and limitations of health physics equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting field-reported instrument issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support operations at nuclear or other high‑hazard facilities by ensuring equipment readiness, calibration, and maintenance.

• Associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, radiation protection, or a related technical discipline with at least 3 years of progressive related experience, or a high‑school diploma with 5 years of experience in electronics or health physics equipment.
• Understanding of radiation detection principles, health physics concepts, and calibration methodologies (preferred, but can be trained).
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Experience working safely with radioactive calibration sources and controlled radiological environments.
• Pass the Radiological Control Technician Core and Site Academics; participation in the Human Reliability Program may be required.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Primary work location:
  Mercury, NV (approximately 80 miles from Las Vegas).
• Work schedule:
  
  4/10s, Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre‑placement physical examination, including drug screening, required; MSTS mandates substance‑abuse policy with random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance (U.S. citizenship, ≥18 years). Clearance may require background investigation and counterintelligence evaluation.

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

Hourly range: $29.98 – $44.97. Salary determined by position market value and candidate experience.