DOE Radiation Control Technician standardized CORE training certification.
Ability to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling and monitoring results in proper units and terms.
Knowledge and training in the principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling radiological hazards.
Understanding of the basic nature of radiation types.
Ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigative actions, and define corrective measures.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to obtain a Q clearance.
For Level 2, an associate degree or higher in a technical field and 2–5 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and 5–12 years of relevant experience.
For Level 3, an associate degree or higher in a technical field and 6–10 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and 13–19 years of relevant experience.
For Level 4, an associate degree or higher in a technical field and 10–15 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and 20 or more years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Monitor personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas to control exposure from internal and external radiation sources.
Recommend personnel monitoring devices, protective equipment, and working time for operations and maintenance personnel working with radiation sources.
Observe processes and read, record, evaluate, and report data from radiation detection devices, air sampling, and bioassay sampling.
Investigate causes and effects for results exceeding guides, standards, and limits.
Calibrate instruments, operate automated low-background counting equipment, process thermoluminescent dosimeters, and perform lung counts.
Participate in planning new work processes.
Serve as a member of the emergency response organization.
Company Overview: Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is a leading provider of information technology, technology development, and environmental and construction services, specializing in Federal and Commercial projects. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet stringent regulatory standards and client requirements.
Position Overview: We are seeking 7 highly skilled Radiation Control Technicians (RCTs) to join our team. We will be providing our services to a Client in Oak Ridge, TN. RCTs will be stationed at a lab or at an off‐site location 40 hours per week (nominally), based on projected workload. Work will be performed during normal Client business days and hours; overtime may be offered based on business need.
Scope of Work: Performs monitoring of personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas for control of exposures from internal and external sources. Recommends appropriate personnel monitoring devices, protective equipment, and working time for operations and maintenance personnel working with sources of radiation. Observes processes; reads, records, evaluates, and reports data from radiation detective devices, and air and bioassay sampling. Conducts investigation of cause and effect for results exceeding the guides, standards, and limits. Calibrates instruments, operates automated low background counting equipment, processes TLDs, and performs lung counts. Participates in the planning phase of new work processes. Serves as a member of the emergency response organization.
Job Qualifications:
DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification
Must be able to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling and monitoring results in proper units and terms.
Must be knowledgeable and trained in principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling of radiological hazards.
Must understand the basic nature of the types of radiation.
Requires the ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigation action and define corrective measure.
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to obtain a Q clearance
Education Experience Requirements:
Level 2: Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 2-5 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and 5-12 years of relevant experience.
Level 3: Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 6 to 10 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and 13-19 years of relevant experience
Level 4: Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 10 to 15 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and 20 years or more of relevant experience
All full-time employees are considered benefit eligible for company benefit programs and 401-K upon date of hire.
Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.