Plexus' Nuclear Solutions Division is seeking ANSI/ANS-3.1 Senior Radiological Control Technicians (RCT) and health physicists to support a variety of short-term projects involving general radiation program support activities and site characterization, remediation, decommissioning in various locations around the U.S. Responsibilities may include serving as Radiation Safety Officer at the job site, providing radiation protection support, implementation of radiation safety plans/procedures, assist with development and implementation of sampling and analysis, waste transportation, and disposition plans, developing waste profiles, performance of surveys, assist with report preparation, conducting radiation safety training for project personnel, and other related radiological support services. As a RCT/HP you will prevent or minimize exposure to onsite personnel, the surrounding public, and the environment while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and site and job requirements.The RCT/HP's will provide operational and technical support to the project, including but not limited to:

Performing and documenting radiation surveys, including those to support decommissioning activities in accordance with Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) and/or Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Assessment of Materials and Equipment MARSAME based on survey unit classifications,
Assuring radiation safety plans and procedures are complete and properly implemented.
Responding to spills and other incidents,
Investigate unusual radiation doses to workers,
Develop procedures and forms for radiation safety program,
Verifying and managing the availability of calibrated and operational radiation safety equipment, tools and materials necessary for task execution,
Develop and present training session on radiation safety,
Staffing the radiological control points into and from the Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ),
Assuring personnel are wearing appropriate PPE,
Supervising and performing decontamination and radioactive materials and equipment removals,
Frisking personnel prior to exiting the CRZ,
Management and implementation of required air monitoring programs,
Performance of work area inspections prior to the start of work and periodically throughout task execution,

Radiation measurements for the purposes of characterizing equipment for disposal purposes or free-release,
Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to client as required.
Generation and retention of radiation safety records as required by a Radiation Protection Plan, sampling and analysis, and transportation and disposal (T&D) plans, and
Identification, correction and communication of safety program or staff performance issues.

Project tasks may include development and implementation of work plans for radiological surveys and remediation, instrument calibration, operation and maintenance, performing inspections, environmental monitoring, sample collection and analysis, regulatory support, waste management, oversight of other project staff, training, and preparing reports. You may work with other staff to complete site characterization, facility decommissioning, analysis and packaging of radioactive waste and debris, management and disposal of contaminated waste, demobilization, and assistance with preparation of reports and documentation.Qualifications:Preferred experience includes:

providing radiation safety support to NRC or Agreement State licensees, or
performing radiological support work at commercial, FUSRAP, Department of Energy, or other government sites, including conducting characterization surveys and sampling, decontamination activities, final status surveys, and providing other support for decommissioning projects is desired.

Formally trained in radiation protection topics including the following: radiation physics; radiation's interaction with matter; mathematics necessary for the subject matter; biological effects of radiation; type and use of instruments for detection, monitoring and surveying radiation; radiation safety techniques and procedures; and use of time, distance, shielding, engineering and administrative controls, and PPE to reduce radiation exposure.
Hands-on training in the uses of equipment, instrumentation, procedures, and theory;
Knowledge of applicable regulations including those of the NRC, EPA, DOE, OSHA, DOT and DoD, pertaining to radioactive materials, radioactive and mixed waste; and
Knowledge of Department of Energy low-level radioactive waste management and disposal policies is a plus.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.

Senior Radiological Control Technician (RCT) - Temporary

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