Sr. Radiation Control Technician

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Radiation Control Technician to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory ! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for planning, coordinating, and resource managing in dynamic, high-hazard environments.
• Perform the full range of RCT support activities, including high-hazard radiological work.
• Develop and implement Radiological Work Control Packages (RWCPs) and ensure proper application of radiological controls.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to other technicians, including review and coordination of work.
• Anticipate and resolve technical and operational problems, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure customer requests for radiation protection are fulfilled while maintaining RP-1 priorities.
• Demonstrate excellence in safety and compliance, serving as a role model for co-workers and customers.
• Work independently, using ingenuity and creativity to solve complex problems.
• Perform technical supervision and coordination responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience - High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance - To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Experience supporting radiological activities and facilities, applying operational health physics principles.
• Knowledge of radiation protection regulations including 10 CFR 835.
• Ability to operate in high-hazard, dynamic, and challenging environments.
• Capable of working rotating shifts, weekends, and 24/7 coverage as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and exercise judgment in complex situations.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry 35 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb, crawl, and reach overhead, horizontally, and downward.
• Ability to use ladders (up to six feet) and stairways.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and communication capabilities.
• Able to wear PPE, including respiratory protection.
• Free from chronic wounds or rashes that prevent safe work in controlled areas.
• About the Site
• ABOUT GEM
• Our philosophy - We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships - Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team - We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
• Our community involvement - Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• Please Note : With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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