Jr Rad Tech – Sr Rad Tech

Classification Title:

Jr Rad Tech – Sr Rad Tech

Grade:

16XA - 26XA (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2657

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

ORNL CE

Organization:

Safety and Security Officer

Department:

Radiological Protection

Project Assignment:

ORNL D&D

Posting Date:

1/28/2026

Closing Date:

2/4/2026

Duties:

Jr Rad Tech

• Provide contamination and radiation exposure control. 
• Perform surveys where procedures have been established. 
• Duties may include working with routine and/or special detection equipment. 
• Perform qualitative mask fit for radiological protection.
• As assigned by management: perform special studies in the evaluation of radiological
• protection for personnel, environmental, or plant areas; 
• Participate in area specific radiation worker qualification and requalification programs; 
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation as appropriate; 
• Provide assistance in the preparation of radiation control documents such as Radiological Work Permits (RWP’s), ALARA Management Worksheets (AMW’s), etc.

Sr Rad Tech

• Provide contamination and radiation exposure control. 
• Perform surveys where procedures have been established. 
• Duties may include working with routine and/or special detection equipment. 
• Perform qualitative mask fit for radiological protection.
• As assigned by management: perform special studies in the evaluation of radiological

protection for personnel, environmental, or plant areas; 

• Participate in area specific radiation worker qualification and requalification programs; 
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation as appropriate; 
• Provide assistance in the preparation of radiation control documents such as Radiological Work Permits (RWP’s), ALARA Management Worksheets (AMW’s), etc.
• May direct and train others

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Jr Rad Tech

Education: 

High School diploma or equivalent

AND 

AA/AS in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, Nuclear Technology, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health or related field

Experience:

6 months applicable field experience as a Radiological Protection/Health Physics Technician within a formally structured radiation protection program. 

Education may substitute for Experience - 3 months for Associate degree and/or 6 months for Bachelor’s degree. 

Prior Training or Qualifications:

• DOE L or Q security clearance or the ability to obtain the same. 
• Qualification for Radiological work is based on a combination of classroom training, formal Radiological trade, military, college or other training, work experience and on-the-job training. Experience may be a combination of, or include formal technical related education courses, hands-on field or classroom lab work that may or may not result in licenses or certifications
• Ability to participate in physically demanding work while wearing personal protective equipment including respiratory protection. 
• Successful completion of DOE RPT Core Examination (Fundamental Academics) or NRRPT.

• Completion of Navy Nuclear ELT Program is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.

Sr Rad Tech

Education: 

High School diploma or equivalent

AND 

AA/AS in Radiation Protection, Health Physics, Nuclear Technology, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health or related field

Experience:

2 years of applicable field experience as a Radiological Protection/Health Physics Technician within a formally structured radiation protection program. 

Education may substitute for Experience - 3 months for a related Associate degree and/or 6 months for a related Bachelor’s degree.

Prior Training or Qualifications:

• DOE L or Q security clearance or the ability to obtain the same. 
• Qualification for Radiological work is based on a combination of classroom training, formal Radiological trade, military, college or other training, work experience and on-the-job training. Experience may be a combination of, or include formal technical related education courses, hands-on field or classroom lab work that may or may not result in licenses or certifications
• Ability to participate in physically demanding work while wearing personal protective equipment including respiratory protection. 
• Successful completion of DOE RPT Core Examination (Fundamental Academics) or NRRPT.

• Completion of Navy Nuclear ELT Program is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.

Relocation:

☐ YES

☒ NO

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1:       Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2:       Only web applications will be considered.

TO APPLY:

External Applicants (i.e. non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting:

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