Job Description

Job Location Los Alamos, NM 87544 Education Level High School Salary Range $36.00 - $42.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage None

Radiation Control Technician 3 (JP3053)

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Radiation Control Technician 3 position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM

Salary: $36 - $42/hr
Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)
Citizenship: US citizenship Required
Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, including rotating shifts and weekend assignments. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager.
Clearance: Ability to acquire a Q Clearance

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for this position:

• U.S. Citizenship (required for Q clearance)
• Eligibility for DOE Q Clearance, including background investigation and DOE Order 426.2 compliance

Applicants who do not meet these mandatory criteria will not be considered

Impact

The RCT 3 plays a critical role in ensuring radiological safety at Laboratory sites. Errors in this position could lead to serious safety events, injury, and regulatory noncompliance, potentially resulting in fines under the Price-Anderson Amendments Act. Work may affect entire facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide radiological and operational health physics support in assigned facilities and high-hazard areas
• Conduct workplace surveillance and interpret radiological data
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection procedures and 10CFR835
• Mentor and assist personnel in contamination and exposure control, emergency response, radiation permits, and procedural compliance
• Respond to radiation-related emergencies and coordinate with health physicists on re-entry strategies
• Supervise and direct other technicians as needed during field assignments
• Lift and carry radiation monitoring equipment, wear PPE including respirators
• Perform duties outdoors and outside regular work hours as required

Minimum

Qualifications

• Skilled/fully proficient in radiological monitoring and emergency response
• Experience with posting compliance, work permit reviews, and facility design input
• Ability to apply technical principles across a wide range of tasks
• Limited supervision required for daily responsibilities
• Capability to provide solutions consistent with organizational goals

Desired Skills

• Broad understanding of health physics principles
• Knowledge of related disciplines and interdependencies
• Strong judgment in radiological safety decisions
• Experience training others in RCT procedures

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma plus 2–4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Additional training, certification, or education may be desirable
• Subject to DOE Order 426.2 requirements

• Why Work at COMPA Industries?
  
  - At COMPA, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. With over 30 years of success supporting nuclear facilities, we combine technical expertise with a forward-thinking mission. You’ll join a collaborative team working at the forefront of national security challenges, with competitive pay and opportunities for real impact.
  Equal Opportunity Statement
  
  - COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates for specific positions, per company policy.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

• Skilled/fully proficient in radiological monitoring and emergency response
• Experience with posting compliance, work permit reviews, and facility design input
• Ability to apply technical principles across a wide range of tasks
• Limited supervision required for daily responsibilities
• Capability to provide solutions consistent with organizational goals