Sr. RCT

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Provide routine radiation monitoring support for assigned locations.
• Perform and maintain documentation and reports for workplace radiological surveillance and monitoring of conditions.
• Provide radiological support for routine activities to ensure compliance with specified procedures, including 10 CFR 835 requirements.
• Mentor junior technicians in proper application of radiological protection techniques.
• Implement radiation protection procedures to a wide range of activities and functions.
• Implement radiation work permits for various tasks.
• Respond to radiological emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

Experience performing high-hazard, complex radiological work including working knowledge of the basis and use of engineered controls (e.g., localized ventilation, temporary shielding, and containment devices).

• Extensive experience and technical working knowledge in radiation protection principles and practices.
• Extensive experience in radiation monitoring, personnel exposure control and other operational health physics activities.
• Advanced working knowledge of applicable Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) orders and regulations.
• Fully proficient experience in the use of protective clothing and respiratory protective equipment for radiological hazards
• Mastery of effectively managing competing demands in highly dynamic conditions.
• Extensive experience in coordination of multiple complex activities, including high-hazard radiological work, while ensuring that radiation protection priorities and requirements are fully implemented.
• Outstanding record-keeping, documentation, and organization skills.
• Ability and desire to assume ownership and responsibility for multiple simultaneous activities, including giving clear and concise direction to others, including peers, customers, etc.

Education and Experience Required:

Position typically requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, additional training, certification, and/or education may be expected, including associate's degrees and graduation from technical institutions.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

DOE Core Certification required

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Work will be performed in a complex environment involving radiological control and security areas. Work will be performed both inside and outside of buildings in varying weather conditions. Subject to adverse weather conditions, hot and cold, and anywhere from dry and dusty to wet and muddy.