Senior Radiation Control Technician 4 - Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)
Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite Compensation: $45-$51/hr + shift differential eligibility Schedule: Full-time | May include 24/7 rotating shifts and weekend assignments Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance Job Posting: JP3055
Why This Role
At the Senior RCT level, you're not just performing radiological controls work - you're the person others turn to when conditions are complex, stakes are high, and the right answer isn't obvious. This role carries real authority and real responsibility at one of the nation's most important nuclear research facilities. If you're a seasoned RCT ready to lead, mentor, and make a direct impact on national security, this is the opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary technical resource for planning and resolving complex radiological control demands across assigned facilities
- Provide radiological and operational health physics support in high-hazard environments
- Conduct workplace surveillance, interpret radiological data, and ensure compliance with 10CFR835
- Lead emergency response coordination and develop re-entry strategies with health physicists
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level technicians
- Supervise RCT teams during field assignments; provide technical direction and oversight
- Support facility design input, work permit reviews, and posting compliance at a senior level
What We're Looking For
Required:
- U.S. Citizenship (required for DOE Q Clearance eligibility)
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance and meet DOE Order 426.2 requirements
- Extensive hands-on RCT experience, including demonstrated proficiency at or above the RCT 3 level
- Advanced knowledge of health physics principles, radiological monitoring, and emergency response
- Proven ability to mentor others and provide technical leadership in the field
Preferred:
- Experience at a DOE national laboratory or NNSA facility
- Military health physics background
- Experience as a lead or senior RCT with supervisory responsibilities
- Familiarity with DOE governmental regulations and Laboratory-specific guidelines
Who Should Apply
We encourage applications from:
- Senior RCTs at other DOE sites (Sandia, NNSS, Savannah River, Hanford, Y-12, etc.)
- Veterans with advanced military radiation control or health physics experience
- RCT 3s with demonstrated leadership experience ready to move into a senior role
Why This Role at LANL
This role offers competitive compensation ($45-$51/hr) with shift differential eligibility, a senior leadership-level position with direct influence over project safety and outcomes, and long-term assignment potential at one of the world's premier scientific institutions.
U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be eligible for a DOE Q Clearance. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates from specific positions.
