Radiological Control Technician 3/4

Job Description

Job Description

Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

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.

Position Summary

Radiological Control Technicians at N3B provide critical radiological support to the N3B mission operations by ensuring radiological safety for workers and the public. As an employee of the N3B’s Radiation Protection Division, you will be qualified and use your experience to perform workplace surveillance of radiological conditions by conducting monitoring and surveys for removable and fixed contamination and external radiation surveys for beta/gamma and neutron radiation; perform routine and non-routine radiation protection activities to ensure the implementation of and compliance with procedures, including response to abnormal events; perform air sampling and operation of air monitoring equipment; participate in planning of low-, moderate-, and high-hazard work; and provide mentoring to junior radiological control technicians and students and on-the-job training on procedures.

At this level you will perform independently as a radiological control technician for high-hazard radiological work and provide recommended controls to supervision and persons in charge and assure that radiological controls are correctly applied for radiological work, including high-hazard radiological work. You will coordinate with supervision to ensure appropriate resources and work scheduling, as well as the resolution of problems/issues.

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

• Provide routine radiation monitoring support for assigned locations.
• Provides 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.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports of monitoring and surveillance activities.
• Implement radiation protection procedures to a wide range of activities and functions.
• Implement radiation work permits for various tasks.
• Respond to radiological emergency situations.
• Must be able to drive and be insurable to operate government vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):  

• Ability to perform 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).
• Developed experience and technical working knowledge in radiation protection principles and practices.
• Developed experience in radiation monitoring, personnel exposure control and other operational health physics activities.
• 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
• Effectively manage competing demands in highly dynamic conditions.
• Developed 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.
• Active Department of Energy Q security clearance, desired. 

Education and Experience Required:

Level 3: High school diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional training, certification, and/or education are desirable, including associate’s degrees and graduation from technical institutions. Per DOE O 426.2, this position requires one year of job-related experience. 

Level 4:  High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional training, certification, and/or education are desirable, including associate’s degrees and graduation from technical institutions. Per DOE O 426.2, this position requires one year of job-related experience. 

Business Associations:

Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of a sensitive nature.

Impact:

Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources. 

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.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Radiological Control Technician will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. A Department of Energy active Q security clearance is desired [BDM2] [DS3] for this position.

Equal Opportunities

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.  These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.