Radiation Safety Technician

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• Responsible for field implementation of the Radiation Safety Program, ensuring compliance with company, local, state, and federal radiation safety policies and regulations.
• Monitor radiological work controls and activities involving radioactive material.
• Interpret and verify field data obtained from radiation surveys using appropriate instrumentation and/or analyses.
• Participate in the safe collection, storage, packaging, transportation, and disposal of radioactive material.
• Process routine incoming radioactive shipments, check for excessive contamination or dose levels, perform wipe tests, clean packages, and deliver shipments to approved users.
• Record permit information for all radionuclides received and enter data into the HIS-20 database system.
• Stay current on local, state, federal, and Energy Solutions policies and procedures concerning shipment/transportation of radioactive materials.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret sample results to ensure compliance with regulations and standards; create reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct area surveys, respond to incidents or emergencies involving radionuclides, and maintain incident response equipment and supplies.
• Perform calculations to determine radiation levels, contamination levels, and concentrations in various media and areas.
• Issue radiological work permits and brief personnel on radiological conditions and work requirements.
• Maintain data for a computer-based radiological work permit system, ensuring only authorized personnel have access to restricted areas.
• Develop, write, and process radiation safety procedures, instructions, and guidance.
• Operate, issue, and calibrate radiological counting and detection equipment and air sampling equipment.
• Perform and document radiological instrumentation reviews, evaluations, and investigations.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of radiological controls equipment; procure materials and equipment to support the program.
• Participate in emergency preparation drills and emergency responses.
• Provide training and implement monitoring programs to protect personnel from radiation hazards.
• Investigate and document radiological occurrences and/or corrective action program issues; recommend long‑term corrective action.
• Maintain field radiation protection records such as survey logs and radiation work permit entry/exit records.
• May lead and direct the work of Radiation Safety Technician 1 and 2 staff, and provide their training.
• Ensure Radiation Safety Technician 1 and 2 staff are qualified for their work and responsible for their safety performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal radiation safety compliance regulations and their interpretation.
• Detailed knowledge of radiation safety compliance principles and practices.
• Skill in radiation monitoring instrumentation and methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and database applications.
• Ability to schedule tasks assigned to other radiation safety technicians.
• Ability to identify exposure levels, recognize trends, and develop radiation controls.
• Ability to handle complex tasks and work across multiple subject areas.

• Lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder.
• Use hands and feet for assigned tasks.
• Sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, squat/kneel, twist at the waist, and balance.
• Climb hand‑over‑hand on ladders, stairs, and scaffolds; work at elevated heights.
• Effective communication in clear English (speaking, reading, understanding, writing, hearing).
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Perceive depth, adjust focus, and coordinate hand/eye movements.
• Read small text, blueprints, documents, procedures, and instrument readouts.
• Work inside offices, outdoors, and in extreme temperatures; handle hazardous machinery and slippery/uneven surfaces.
• Wear protective…