Radiation Control Technician

Berkeley, CA
Full Time
Experienced

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 highly skilled Radiation Control Technicians (RCT) to join our team. We will be providing our services to a Client in Berkeley, CA. 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. Per diem will be included per the GSA rates.

Scope of Work:
The RCT utilizes specialized radiation safety, radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles in performing radiological work activities to implement Berkeley Lab’s Radiation Protection Program and assure safe and compliant radiation protection per the Radiation Protection Group’s policies and procedures. The RCT works independently on all assignments within the RPG Team and manages assigned projects and programs with minor status updates and minimal guidance from supervisor or technical authority. The RCT applies knowledge, skills, and experience to independently identify, process, and resolve highly complex health physics situations or problems, making frequent decisions and implementing original solutions.  

RCT tasks include, but are not limited to the following; perform routine and highly complex radiological surveys, sample collection, and analysis (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactive) of laboratory, construction areas, remediation sites, and other work areas and generate associated documents, reports and audits in support of assigned area(s); perform release surveys of materials, equipment and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas; consult directly with customers, anticipating their radiological safety needs and assisting in planning and implementing their research by providing radiological protection assistance; evaluate radiological conditions within various types of facilities and work locations to support the development of radiologically work authorization, work plans, survey plans, radiological work controls, general laboratory duties, and waste management activities (technical work documents); post/label areas and items controlled for radiological purposes; conduct comprehensive assessments, audits, investigations, and other measures needed regarding radiological corrective actions and incidents/emergencies; respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies; plan radiological work activities.  

Work Environment:
RCT shall be able to stand and walk for up to 4 hours per day and spend four hours per day performing computer based tasks that include the following types of hand use: fine manipulation, keyboard/mouse use, simple and/or power grasping. RCT must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 40 lbs.  Must be able to perform the physical aspects of radiological surveys including some routine squatting, kneeling, climbing, bending, and twisting.  Swipe and meter operations require up to 2 hours per day of reaching. RCT will be required to drive University-owned or government-owned (e.g., DOE or General Services Administration) vehicles and must possess a valid license. RCT will be required to undergo security vetting for access to areas where nuclear materials are utilized. RCT will be required to access areas where hazardous waste is stored and must possess current 40 hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER) training. 

Qualifications:

  • DOE qualified RCT
  • HS Diploma with at least 15 years of relevant experience
  • Comprehensive experience in developing radiation protection procedures, technical work documents, which included providing technical advice and training instructions
  • Experience in developing and preparing procedures, and other services for the purpose of achieving radiation safety
  • Relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling and radiation monitoring, or a combination of experience and education in the field of radiation protection/health physics
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Google, and appropriate health physics applications


 
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