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Job Title: Radiological Controls Technician (RCT)
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview:
RCTs are responsible for gaining and maintaining radiological qualifications, consistent with NRF requirements. The RCT Level 1 performs routine tasks under supervision. Work is often checked in progress or on completion. The RCT Level 1 follow standard practices on recurring assignments but receive explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. The RCT Level 1 should be able to assist in training, mentoring and radiological controls compliance of workers, Entry Level and other Level 1 RCTs, and is expected to demonstrate increasing responsibility, knowledge, initiative, leadership ability, productivity and reliability as function of experience.
Location:
On-site at the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) in Idaho
Your Day to Day as a Radiological Controls Technician (RCT):
Provides radiological oversight and leadership for all crew personnel to ensure the highest radiological standards are kept.
Completes radiological monitoring documentation.
Interprets radiological controls requirements, participates in task scoping, and provides technical review of work documents.
Interface with operations personnel concerning radiological issues.
Required Qualifications:
Must have high school education or equivalent; two year college degree in math or science is preferred.
Prior Naval Reactors program experience preferred.
Strong math skills required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required; no dual citizenship).
Must be able to obtain and maintain radiological qualifications.
Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
Special Note: Successful candidate may be required to temporarily relocate to another geographic location to attend training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the Naval Nuclear Program is preferred, but training in radiological controls will be provided.
What We Offer:
Salary and benefits per union agreement.
Flexible work schedules.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
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The starting rate for this position in [[stateProvince]] is $[[cust_salaryMax]] per hour. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, retirement and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.
BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
