What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiological position at Amentum?
Nuclear Waste Partnership, an LLC of Amentum is currently seeking a Radiological to join our Environmental, Safety and Health team located in Carlsbad, NM.
**There are multiple postings for this position. Applying to more than one posting will not increase your chances of being selected. Please only apply to one posting.**
Radiological Control Technicians at WIPP are responsible for providing radiological support activities related to radiation safety, radiation measurement, radioactive material handling, and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program assuring safe and compliant radiation protection per Radiological Control's policies and procedures. The successful candidate will perform routine and complex radiological surveys, sample collection, and analysis (radiation contamination, and airborne radioactive) of facility, construction areas, and other work areas and generate associated documents and reports. Perform release surveys of materials, equipment, and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas. Evaluate radiological conditions within the facility and work locations to support the development of radiation work permits, work plans, survey plans, and waste management activities (technical work documents). Post/label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes. Conduct and/or support assessments, audits, investigations, and other measures needed regarding radiological corrective actions and incidents/emergencies. Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies. Assist in the planning of radiological work activities. Provide radiological support during preparation, packaging, shipment/transfer, or receipt of radioactive materials. Provide job coverage for work groups. Provide briefings and guidance to radiological workers to minimize exposure to radioactive material. Use of a respirator is required, must be able to pass a pulmonary function test.
NOTE: As a federal contractor, NWP will require all new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first day of employment. You will need to show proof of vaccination and completion of a Certificate of Vaccination will be required.
This is a USW Bargaining Unit Position.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Successful completion of a competency test in mathematics (algebra) and physical sciences (chemistry and physics).
- One year nuclear operations experience is required.
- Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.
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