Radiation Control Technicians (RCTs) 3 & 4
Work Location: Full Time onsite, New Mexico
Duration: 11+ months
Rate: $90.00/hr to $95/hr w2 (non-exempt)
Hours: Full time / 40 hours (onsite)
Per diem: $178.00/day (7 days per week)
Mob / Demob: $750.00 each way ($1,500.00 total)
Trip Home: 1 paid trip home per month
US Citizenship Required
Job Responsibilities:
We are looking for skilled Radiation Control Technicians (RCTs) to join the Radiation Protection Division. RCTs support a wide variety of different work activities across a broad range of facilities and can learn new skills and expand their expertise in the identification and understanding of radiological hazards and controls. 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.
Experience Requirements:
RCT 3 - Job Requirements:
- As an RCT 3, you will provide direct support to field implementation of the Radiation Protection Program through the execution of radiological job coverage, workplace surveys, and documentation of radiological data. In addition, you will assist and mentor less experienced RCTs in the execution of radiation monitoring, contamination control, emergency response, and the implementation of radiation work permits and other work documents.
- Experience in providing radiological support for moderate and high hazard radiological work with minimal direction
- Experience in responding to radiological events (CAM alarm, ARM alarm, personal contamination, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in the evaluation of radiological air sampling results
- Experience and/or knowledge of radiological work planning, including recommendation of appropriate work controls to supervision
RCT 4 - Job Requirements:
In addition to what was outlined at the RCT 3 level, you may serve as the primary Radiation Protection point of contact for assisting in job planning, coordinating resources, and resolving issues for radiological work activities. You will also provide technical leadership of less experienced RCTs, ensuring compliance with radiological procedures.
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Experience in a lead radiation control technician role, to include assigning radiological work, implementing radiological work procedures, issue resolution, and supervision of radiological work practices
- Experience mentoring/training less experienced Radiation Control Technicians in the use of radiological instruments and the conduct of radiological work
- Advanced experience in planning radiological work, to include the development and/or approval of radiological work permits
- Advanced experience in providing support for moderate and high hazard radiological work independently Advanced experience in responding to radiological events (CAM alarm, ARM alarm, personnel contamination, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education Requirements:
- RCT 3 - Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- RCT 4 - Position requires a high school diploma and a minimum 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment required for workplace and job hazards, including anticontamination clothing and respiratory protection
- Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to 6 feet.
- Must be physically able to work in demanding environments
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
