Radiation Protection Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform smear surveys, direct frisk surveys, airborne radioactivity monitoring, and routine operational checks of RP instruments
• Conduct radiological surveys for cylinder receipt, storage, inspection, maintenance, and movement
• Prepare survey maps, logs, turnover notes, and deficiency reports
• Support radiological response to alarms, spills, contamination events, and personnel incidents
• Provide daily job safety oversight and ensure proper postings and boundary controls
• Contribute technical input for SOP and training material development
• Assist with cylinder movement, inspections, sampling, and yard maintenance
• Implement contamination controls and maintain survey records supporting release decisions
• Support ALARA reviews, pre-job briefings, and work package reviews

Requirements

• Qualified through a documented Radiation Protection Technician training and qualification program
• Familiarity with portable radiation survey instrumentation and ANSI standards
• Ability to qualify for respiratory protection duties
• Ability to complete hazardous materials transportation training
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with strong initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in fuel-cycle facilities, DOE sites, commercial nuclear operations, uranium handling, or industrial radiological control
• Demonstrated competency in creating clear documentation
• Experience supporting procedure development and feedback processes
• Background providing daily job safety oversight in radiological environments

Benefits

• Hourly range of $35–$60/hour
• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the Company

General Matter is designing, building, and operating low-cost uranium enrichment services in the US to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel. The company is mission-driven to make nuclear energy the cleanest, safest, and most affordable source of baseload power.