Job Description
Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. The Radiological Control Technician supports Standard Nuclear’s radiological protection program by performing radiological surveys, contamination monitoring, job coverage, and field support across manufacturing, laboratory, and controlled work areas. This role helps ensure work involving radioactive materials is conducted safely and in accordance with site procedures, radiological work permits, and applicable regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on field role focused on radiological monitoring, contamination control, personnel protection, and safe execution of work in radiological areas. The Radiological Control Technician works closely with EH&S, operations, engineering, maintenance, and technical teams to support day-to-day activities and maintain safe working conditions. RESPONSIBILITIES Radiological Surveys & Monitoring
Perform radiological surveys, including area surveys, contamination surveys, and equipment release surveys
Conduct personnel monitoring and support contamination control practices
Use radiological detection and monitoring equipment in accordance with site procedures
Document survey results accurately and maintain records in accordance with company requirements
Identify and report abnormal radiological conditions, contamination events, or safety concerns
Radiological Job Coverage
Provide job coverage for work performed in radiological or controlled areas
Support implementation of radiological work permits, postings, boundaries, and access controls
Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with radiological controls, procedures, and PPE requirements
Stop or escalate work when radiological or safety conditions are outside approved controls
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to support safe execution of planned work
Contamination Control & Area Support
Establish and maintain contamination control boundaries, postings, and step-off pad areas as required
Support control of tools, materials, equipment, and waste moving into or out of radiological areas
Assist with decontamination activities and contamination event response
Support housekeeping and area readiness in radiological work areas
Documentation & Compliance
Complete survey maps, logs, field records, and radiological documentation accurately and on time
Support review and maintenance of radiological control records
Assist with audit readiness, inspections, and compliance activities related to radiological protection
Follow site procedures, radiological work permits, and applicable DOE/NRC requirements
EH&S & Operational Support
Provide on-the-floor support to manufacturing, laboratory, maintenance, and technical teams
Assist with hazard identification, pre-job briefings, and work planning for radiological activities
Reinforce safe work practices and radiological protection expectations in the field
Support emergency response, incident reporting, and corrective action activities as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, trade, military, or associate degree preferred
Experience as a Radiological Control Technician, Health Physics Technician, or similar radiological field role preferred
Experience performing radiological surveys, contamination monitoring, or radiological job coverage preferred
Completion of DOE Core Radiological Control Technician training preferred
Radiological Worker training or ability to obtain site-required radiological qualifications
Familiarity with radiological instruments, survey techniques, contamination control, and area postings
Ability to read and follow procedures, radiological work permits, and technical instructions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, compliance, and accurate documentation
Ability to communicate clearly with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EH&S personnel
Comfort working in manufacturing, laboratory, and controlled area environments
Experience in nuclear, DOE, NRC, radiological, hazardous materials, or regulated industrial environments is a plus
BENEFITS
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Disability and Life Insurance
401K Plan
Paid Time Off, Holidays
WORK ENVIRONMENT This role is based on-site in Oak Ridge, TN and involves regular work in manufacturing, laboratory, controlled, and radiological areas. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires frequent field presence, use of radiological monitoring equipment, adherence to radiological protection procedures, and interaction with operational teams. Work may involve standing for extended periods, wearing PPE, supporting job coverage, and working around radioactive materials under approved controls. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. (a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.