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Health Safety Technician - Radiological

Job Category: Radiation Protection (RP) Technician
Posted on: 07/20/2026, expires on 09/18/2026 (56 days)
Job reference #: 418

Location

Portsmouth

Mission Conversion Services Alliance, OH (US-Region III - Mid-West)
Facility Street Address:
3930 U.S. Highway 23 South

Piketon, OH 45661

Facility Zip Code: 45661

Compensation

Unspecified

Employment Type

Long Term

About Portsmouth

GSA Per Diem (government area reference rate, FY 2026)

$110

Lodging/Night

$68

M&IE/Day

$178

Total/Day

State Unemployment (OH max benefit, US DOL)

$789

Max Weekly

26 wk

Max Duration

$20,514

Max Total

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Job description
LOCATION - PORTSMOUTH, OH

Position Overview:

Under minimal supervision responsible for providing Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) support in one or more functional areas of Industrial Hygiene (IH), Industrial Safety (IS), Radiological or Environmental for the DUF6 project. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities to support the organization in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

Provides radiological monitoring and job coverage support for all DUF6 operations and maintenance activities to include:
Radiological job coverage involving DUF6, UO2F2, and uranium oxide as the primary radiological hazards
Radiological job coverage involving use of an autoclave for purposes of converting the solid DUF6 contained in cylinders, into a DUF6 gas
Radiological job coverage involving collecting dose rates on items with varying radiation levels such as those found when a DUF6 cylinder is being evacuated of its content as well as of the remaining heel materials
Radiological job coverage involving breaches of radiological systems and components
Radiological job coverage including providing continuous radiological job coverage
Comprehensive documentation of radiological surveys and completion of records
Possesses familiarity (including frequent use) of iPCM‐12s, Low background counters, Alpha Sentry CAMs and standard hand held radiation and contamination detection instruments
Maintains performance tests and operates radiological monitoring equipment
Performs radiological contamination routines and radiation routines as required to adhere to the requirements of 10 CFR 835
Conducts removable and fixed contamination surveys, and performs dose rate surveys
Performs radiological release surveys of material and items (M&E) with experience in performing these as required by MARSAME
Collects air samples and performs air sample analysis, smear counting, and spectral analysis
Inputs data into the HIS-20 database, generates survey records and reports, and facilitates record archival
Provides technical input into work package development in accordance with Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles
Conducts radiological safety walk-downs and pre-job walk-downs
Assists in the development of Radiological Work Permits (RWPs)
Provides worker feedback and guidance with regard to real or perceived radiological safety issues
Reviews and may develop ES&H procedures
Stops/Suspends work of unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk
Interacts with management on policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safety of site personnel
Ensures the radiological control program is in full compliance with 10 CFR 835

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
3 years hands-on related radiological control technician experience, which should include:

1 year experience in DOE radiological activities; and
1/4 year on-site;
or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in a DOE or NRC-regulated environment (e.g., completion of standardized core training requirements or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists registration)

3 years of performing senior Radiological Control Technician job coverage (preferred)
1 year of radiological job coverage experience involving UF6, UO2F2, and uranium oxide as the primary radiological hazards or equivalent (preferred)
Experience working at a production facility that includes 24/7 operations (preferred)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) credential

Description of ideal candidate
High school diploma or equivalent
3 years hands-on related radiological control technician experience, which should include:

1 year experience in DOE radiological activities; and
1/4 year on-site;
or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in a DOE or NRC-regulated environment (e.g., completion of standardized core training requirements or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists registration)

3 years of performing senior Radiological Control Technician job coverage (preferred)
1 year of radiological job coverage experience involving UF6, UO2F2, and uranium oxide as the primary radiological hazards or equivalent (preferred)
Experience working at a production facility that includes 24/7 operations (preferred)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) credential

Other requirements

Degree
High School / GED

Experience
<1 year

Security Clearance
No Clearance

Qualifications
DOE CORE RCT

Contact information

Nicole Wood MISSION CONVERSION SERVICES ALLIANCE

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