This position is responsible for the monitoring of radiological conditions for occupational radiation protection. Provides radiological control functions including contamination and radiation control, conducts and documents radiological surveys, establishes area radiological postings, and conducts area radiological monitoring for control purposes and radiological characterization. Enters radiologically and/or chemically controlled areas in appropriate personnel protective equipment for assigned duties.
This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Hiring Requirements
HS Diploma or GED
Ability to Pass a medical evaluation based on the Employee Job Task Analysis (10 CFR 851)
Ability to wear required personnel protective equipment (PPE)
Shift work required
Experience Requirements:
Radiological Control Technician 5
Pass DOE RCT Fundamentals Exam within last 2 years, provide proof of equivalent or pass a DOE RCT Fundamentals Challenge Exam provided immediately after the interview:
Registered Radiation Protection Technologist with NRRPT
AS or higher in Radiation Protection
Department of Defense Radiological Control Qualification
US Navy Engineering Laboratory Technician
Current National Academy for Nuclear Training e-Learning (NANTeL) RP Fundamentals Examination
24 months related work experience
OR
18 months related work experience with AS in Radiation Protection
OR
12 months related work experience with a BS or higher in Radiation Protection
Licenses/Qualifications Requirements:
Successfully completed the required classroom training and qualifications of an RCT
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
RCT (Radiological Control Technician)
Performs radiation, radiological contamination and radioactive air surveys/sampling/measurements. Establishes barriers and hangs signs for radiological postings. Performs routine (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly) inspections and surveillances. Performs duties in radiologically and/or chemically controlled areas. Supports operations and maintenance activities.
This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and selected candidates must be willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule, 4 days on / 4 days off, 2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.
Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.
Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War…