Senior Radiation Protection Specialist
Coastal International Security, Inc., Los Alamos, NM, United States
Senior Radiation Protection Specialist - Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL) (Operations Support Specialist 4)
Location:
Los Alamos, NM | Hybrid
Compensation:
$65-$70/hr
Schedule:
4/12 - aligned with subcontractor work schedule
Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance:
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
Organization:
ALDPI / Pi-Proj
Access:
Secure environment - unescorted and A-Level access required
Why This Role At LANL's TA-55/PF-4 plutonium facility, Radiation Protection isn't a background function - it's central to everything. As a Senior Radiation Protection Specialist, you'll serve as the technical authority guiding project teams, engineers, and construction crews in maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in one of the nation's most demanding nuclear environments.
What You'll Do
Serve as technical authority on Radiation Protection for design, construction, startup, and operational readiness activities at TA-55/PF-4
Provide expert guidance to project teams, engineers, and construction crews on RP compliance and best practices
Conduct independent technical reviews and assessments of Radiation Protection activities in a high-hazard nuclear facility
Develop and enforce work standards and operational practices for nuclear facility activities
Support work planning, radiation work permit development, and posting compliance
Interface with management and customer representatives to communicate technical recommendations and project status
Mentor and guide less experienced RP staff
What We're Looking For Required
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years directly supporting Radiation Protection or work planning in a DOE Category II or NRC nuclear facility
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (AA, BAS, BS considered)
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical reviews and assessments
Unescorted and A-Level access eligibility
Preferred
Experience in DOE plutonium facilities (TA-55/PF-4)
U.S. Nuclear Navy experience in radiation protection or nuclear operations
Strong knowledge of Conduct of Operations (CoO) principles
Who Should Apply We especially encourage applications from candidates with DOE national laboratory, NNSA facility, or U.S. Nuclear Navy radiation protection backgrounds.
Why This Role at LANL This role offers highly competitive compensation ($65-$70/hr), hybrid flexibility with per diem for onsite work, and long-term assignment potential at a world-class national laboratory.
U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates from specific positions.
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Los Alamos, NM | Hybrid
Compensation:
$65-$70/hr
Schedule:
4/12 - aligned with subcontractor work schedule
Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance:
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
Organization:
ALDPI / Pi-Proj
Access:
Secure environment - unescorted and A-Level access required
Why This Role At LANL's TA-55/PF-4 plutonium facility, Radiation Protection isn't a background function - it's central to everything. As a Senior Radiation Protection Specialist, you'll serve as the technical authority guiding project teams, engineers, and construction crews in maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in one of the nation's most demanding nuclear environments.
What You'll Do
Serve as technical authority on Radiation Protection for design, construction, startup, and operational readiness activities at TA-55/PF-4
Provide expert guidance to project teams, engineers, and construction crews on RP compliance and best practices
Conduct independent technical reviews and assessments of Radiation Protection activities in a high-hazard nuclear facility
Develop and enforce work standards and operational practices for nuclear facility activities
Support work planning, radiation work permit development, and posting compliance
Interface with management and customer representatives to communicate technical recommendations and project status
Mentor and guide less experienced RP staff
What We're Looking For Required
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years directly supporting Radiation Protection or work planning in a DOE Category II or NRC nuclear facility
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (AA, BAS, BS considered)
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical reviews and assessments
Unescorted and A-Level access eligibility
Preferred
Experience in DOE plutonium facilities (TA-55/PF-4)
U.S. Nuclear Navy experience in radiation protection or nuclear operations
Strong knowledge of Conduct of Operations (CoO) principles
Who Should Apply We especially encourage applications from candidates with DOE national laboratory, NNSA facility, or U.S. Nuclear Navy radiation protection backgrounds.
Why This Role at LANL This role offers highly competitive compensation ($65-$70/hr), hybrid flexibility with per diem for onsite work, and long-term assignment potential at a world-class national laboratory.
U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates from specific positions.
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