RCT, Jr​/Sr.; HR

Radiological Control Technician

Environmental Safety Health and Quality

Piketon, OH
• Full-Time/Regular

Position Overview

Radiological Control Technician, Junior Job Code: RADCON
09 Grade Level: 04 (Non-Exempt/USW)

Under direct supervision, entry level position, participates in Radiation Protection Technician training and qualification program, performs limited radiological control job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities are to assist and support senior radiological control technicians, leads, supervision and management in ensuring the monitoring, controls and processes for radioactive materials and radiation generating material and equipment are in compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines and managerial direction and DOE Orders.

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team
• Performs assigned tasks in accordance with detailed instructions and established policies and procedures
• Analyzes data, within a limited scope, and compare routine readings with pre-determined standards
• Performs a variety of tasks general/routine in complexity
• Other job related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Radiological Control Technician, Senior Job Code: RADCON
08 Grade Level: 05 (Non-Exempt/USW)

Under general supervision, performs Radiation Protection Program core element job functions as assigned by supervision and management. Typical job responsibilities are to assist and support Radiation Protection leads and supervisors in ensuring the radiological monitoring, controls and processes for measuring and controlling radioactive materials and radiation generating material and equipment are in compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines and managerial direction and DOE Orders.

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support Radiation Protection leads, supervisors and management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the Radiation Protection management team
• Participates in planning of radiological work, monitoring of radiological work areas, generation of radiological work permits, establishing radiological work control and monitoring of radiological workers
• Performs quantitative measurements and documents results for radioactive material shipments, free release of excess material and waste from the site
• Supports ES&H activities in the field including but not limited to atmospheric monitoring, safety evaluations, self-assessments and chemical hygiene control programs
• Makes recommendations for corrective measures to reduce contamination levels when excessive contamination levels are detected
• Proficient in a wide variety of radiation protection and associated ES&H support activities
• Mentors less experienced technicians
• Performs a variety of tasks complex in nature related to radiological, industrial and chemical safety
• Other job related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Working Conditions

Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed. Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.). Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively.

Potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling. Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally,…