Radiological Control Technician

Job Title: Radiological Control Technician

Job Description

This role supports radiation protection and environmental remediation activities in an active industrial setting. You will perform radiological surveys, implement contamination control measures, manage radiation work permits, support dosimetry and radiation monitoring, and help ensure ALARA principles and regulatory requirements are consistently met. The position directly supports field operations, waste characterization, emergency response, and radiological safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized radiological surveys, including dose rate monitoring, smear surveys, and area monitoring to verify radiological conditions and ensure safe work practices.
• Set up, operate, and maintain radiation detection instrumentation, air sampling and air monitoring equipment, and electronic dosimeters to support field activities.
• Prepare, implement, and manage Radiation Work Permits (RWPs), ensuring all radiological controls, limits, and protective measures are clearly defined and communicated.
• Apply contamination control practices, including use of barriers, postings, decontamination techniques, and housekeeping standards to prevent the spread of radioactive materials.
• Implement ALARA principles in planning and executing work, including recommending process changes, work sequencing, shielding, and time/distance optimization to minimize dose.
• Support environmental remediation activities by performing radiological characterization, supporting waste segregation, and assisting with radioactive waste management and waste characterization.
• Conduct air sampling and air monitoring to assess airborne radioactivity and verify effectiveness of engineering and administrative controls.
• Support dosimetry programs by issuing, tracking, and reviewing dosimeters and electronic dosimeters, and by documenting and reporting dose results as required.
• Assist with decontamination activities and radiological release surveys for tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
• Participate in emergency response activities related to radiological incidents, including initial assessment, monitoring, contamination control, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NRC, DOE, OSHA, and environmental regulations, as well as site-specific procedures and radiological control requirements.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, survey records, logs, and documentation of radiological conditions, controls, and incidents.
• Support nuclear, DOE, D&D, construction, and environmental remediation projects by providing radiological oversight at construction sites and active industrial locations.
• Work effectively in confined spaces and under respiratory protection when required, following all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with field crews, supervision, and safety staff to plan work, communicate radiological conditions, and promote a strong safety and radiation protection culture.

Essential Skills

• Hazwoper 40 certification.
• Minimum of 3+ years of radiological controls or radiation protection experience.
• Hands-on experience with radiation detection instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing Radiation Work Permits (RWPs) and performing radiological surveys.
• Knowledge of contamination control practices and ALARA implementation.
• Ability to work safely in industrial or field environments, including active construction and remediation sites.
• Experience as a Radiological Control Technician (RCT), Radiation Protection Technician (RPT), Health Physics Technician, Nuclear Technician, DOE Radiation Control Technician, or Environmental Remediation Technician, or closely related experience.
• Proficiency in radiation surveys, contamination control, air sampling and monitoring, and dosimetry.
• Familiarity with environmental remediation and radiological controls in industrial or nuclear settings.
• Capability to follow regulatory requirements and site procedures, including NRC, DOE, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including outdoor environments and industrial shipyard settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• DOE Core qualification or DOE radiological control experience.
• NRRPT certification.
• Additional HAZWOPER training beyond the 40-hour requirement.
• Experience in nuclear, DOE, decontamination and decommissioning (D&D), environmental remediation, or radioactive waste management.
• Experience with construction, construction safety, and work at construction or demolition sites.
• Knowledge of radiation safety, radiation protection, and health physics practices.
• Experience with smear surveys, dose rate monitoring, electronic dosimeters, and air monitoring and air sampling techniques.
• Familiarity with gamma spectroscopy and radiation detection equipment for characterization and monitoring.
• Experience with radioactive waste management, waste characterization, and decontamination activities.
• Knowledge of confined space entry requirements and respiratory protection programs.
• Experience supporting emergency response and incident management for radiological events.
• Strong technical reporting skills, including the ability to produce accurate logs, survey records, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience in nuclear power, DOE facilities, or similar regulated environments.

Why Work Here?

You will enjoy a compressed 4-day work week with a schedule of four 10-hour days from Monday through Thursday, supporting a strong worklife balance. The role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful radiation protection and environmental remediation projects in a highly regulated setting, building specialized skills and experience that are valued across the nuclear, environmental, and industrial sectors. You will work alongside experienced professionals who prioritize safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

Work takes place primarily at an active naval shipyard supporting radiological control and environmental remediation activities. This is a 100% field-based position with limited office work, requiring frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and direct sun exposure. The environment includes active construction, maintenance, demolition, and remediation operations, with associated industrial noise, traffic, and equipment. You will regularly use radiation detection equipment, air monitoring devices, dosimetry, and related instrumentation to perform surveys and monitoring. The schedule follows a 4-day work week with four 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Appropriate personal protective equipment, which may include coveralls, safety footwear, hard hats, eye protection, gloves, respiratory protection, and other safety gear, is required in accordance with site procedures and specific work activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $42.12 - $42.12/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.