Senior Radiation Control Technician

Senior Radiation Control Technician- Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)

Company: COMPA Industries Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite Compensation: $48-$53/hr + shift differential eligibility Schedule: Full-time | May include 24/7 rotating shifts and weekend assignments Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

About the Role

COMPA Industries is seeking a Senior Radiation Control Technician (RCT) to provide technical leadership and radiological support for high-hazard operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. At this level, you're not just executing radiological work - you're the primary point of contact for planning and resolving complex radiological control demands, the subject matter expert others turn to, and a key contributor to the safety and compliance of entire projects.

This is a senior role with real authority and real responsibility. If you're an experienced RCT who thrives in dynamic, high-consequence environments and takes pride in leading by example, this is the opportunity for you.

Mandatory Requirements- Must Meet Both to Be Considered

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

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for planning, coordination, and resolution of conflicting radiological control demands in challenging, high-hazard conditions
• Act as subject matter expert for radiological work control packages (RWCPs), ensuring compliance across all radiological work including high-hazard operations
• Provide technical supervision and mentorship to junior RCTs, fostering safety culture and professional growth
• Anticipate and resolve radiological problems independently, escalating issues beyond scope when necessary
• Coordinate work area resources to support safe and efficient facility operations
• Demonstrate safety and compliance leadership through both actions and mentorship
• Wear required PPE including respiratory protection; lift and carry radiation protection equipment as needed
• Perform work outdoors and outside normal working hours as required

What You Bring

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to independently perform the full range of radiological support activities
• Proven expertise in tactical decision-making in dynamic, high-hazard environments
• Strong background in DOE 10 CFR 835 compliance and radiation protection procedures
• Ability to develop creative, independent solutions to complex radiological challenges
• Experience coordinating across teams and providing technical leadership
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for DOE Q Clearance under DOE Order 426.2

Preferred:

• Broad knowledge across health physics and related disciplines
• Experience authoring or reviewing radiological work control packages (RWCPs)
• Strong communication skills for engaging with customers, technicians, and management at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to influence group outcomes through technical expertise and sound judgment

Education:

• High school diploma plus 4-6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Additional certifications, technical training, or an associate's degree may be expected
• Subject to DOE Order 426.2 qualification requirements

Why COMPA Industries

COMPA has spent over 30 years earning a reputation as a trusted partner on some of the nation's most technically demanding nuclear programs. Senior RCTs at COMPA get:

• Competitive compensation ($45-$51/hr) with shift differential eligibility
• A senior, leadership-level role with direct influence over project safety and outcomes
• Long-term assignment potential at one of the world's premier scientific institutions
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that takes safety and national security seriously