Job Details
Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)
Salary:
$36.00 - $42.00 per hour
Citizenship: US citizenship required for Q clearance
Schedule:
24/7 coverage, including rotating shifts and weekend assignments. Shift differential pay may be available.
Clearance: Eligibility for DOE Q Clearance.
Impact
The RCT 3 plays a critical role in ensuring radiological safety at Laboratory sites. Errors in this position could lead to serious safety events, injury, and regulatory noncompliance, potentially resulting in fines under the Price-Anderson Amendments Act. Work may affect entire facilities.
Responsibilities:
Provide radiological and operational health physics support in assigned facilities and high-hazard areas
Conduct workplace surveillance and interpret radiological data
Ensure compliance with radiation protection procedures and 10CFR835
Mentor and assist personnel in contamination and exposure control, emergency response, radiation permits, and procedural compliance
Respond to radiation-related emergencies and coordinate with health physicists on re-entry strategies
Supervise and direct other technicians as needed during field assignments
Lift and carry radiation monitoring equipment, wear PPE including respirators
Perform duties outdoors and outside regular work hours as required
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma plus 2–4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skilled/fully proficient in radiological monitoring and emergency response
Experience with posting compliance, work permit reviews, and facility design input
Ability to apply technical principles across a wide range of tasks
Limited supervision required for daily responsibilities
Capability to provide solutions consistent with organizational goals
Subject to DOE Order 426.2 requirements
Ability to acquire a Q Clearance
Desired Skills:
Broad understanding of health physics principles
Knowledge of related disciplines and interdependencies
Strong judgment in radiological safety decisions
Experience training others in RCT procedures
Equal Opportunity Statement COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates for specific positions, per company policy.
