Fleet Radiation Protection Manager

Holtec International; Covert Township (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry‑leading health coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Paid time off and holidays

Education assistance

Employee support programs

Job summary

Holtec International is seeking a Corporate Functional Area Manager - Fleet Radiation Protection to lead development of standards and procedures for fleet radiation protection across multiple nuclear sites. The role reports to the Chief Nuclear Officer and requires travel to sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has extensive nuclear industry experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a deep understanding of radiological controls and program governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline in radiation protection.
• Minimum of 8 years in nuclear industry, radiation protection and chemistry.
• At least 3 years radiation protection in a nuclear facility with comparable challenges.
• CHP designation preferred.
• Familiarity with ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978 and Regulatory Guide 1.8 Rev 2 requirements.
• Candidates without formal education may be considered with CNO approval.

Responsibilities

• Govern fleet processes to fleet standardized radiation protection best practices.
• Eliminate regional and site-specific procedures where possible.
• Drive standardization and optimization by aligning site managers.
• Review fleet work assignments to ensure staffing meets fleet needs.
• Monitor fleet standardization activities and report progress to CNO.
• Coordinate with Oversight and Regulatory Organizations on standards adherence.
• Coordinate radiation protection activities across multiple sites to ensure consistency.
• Assist in developing and maintaining fleet radiation protection policies and governance.
• Review departmental costs to ensure best practices fleet-wide.
• Review procedures and documentation governing fleet operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Corporate Functional Area Manager - Fleet Radiation Protection is responsible for developing standards and procedures along with reviewing and assessing fleet radiation protection activities and driving process improvements. This position directly reports to the Chief Nuclear Officer with travel to all nuclear sites on a periodic frequency required.

Location:

Covert, MI (On‑site)

Primary Responsibilities

• Govern fleet processes, practices, and procedures to fleet standardized best practices in the area radiation protection.
• Eliminate regional and to the extent practicable, site‑specific procedures.
• Drive fleet practices standardization and optimization by achieving consensus among site managers of the respective discipline, direct activities as appropriate.
• Review fleet work assignments to ensure the site staffs are responding appropriately to fleet and organizational needs.
• Monitor and review fleet standardization activities and inform CNO of progress of fleet activities.
• Coordinate with the Oversight and Regulatory Organizations to assess site adherence to industry standards.
• Coordinate radiation protection activities, initiatives, and priorities across multiple nuclear generating sites to ensure consistent program implementation.
• Assist in the development, revision, and maintenance of fleet radiation protection policies, procedures, and governance documents.
• Review departmental costs to assure the best practices are being followed fleet wide.
• Review procedures and documentation which governs and controls fleet operations activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another scientific discipline associated with radiation protection practices, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in nuclear industry, radiation protection and chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of radiation protection experience must be in a nuclear facility addressing radiological challenges comparable to those encountered at nuclear power plants.
• Technical knowledge and experience supporting nuclear power plant operations.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) designation preferred.
• Meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978 and Regulatory Guide 1.8 Revision 2 (1987) requirements.
• Candidates lacking formal education requirement may still be considered based on demonstrated qualifications and approval by the Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO).
• Nuclear power plant experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have participated in radiation protection activities during:
  • A routine refueling outage.
  • At least twelve months of plant operation at power.
• Must be familiar with nuclear power plant design features and operating characteristics that affect radiation exposure risks.
• Must possess the technical competence to develop, implement, and maintain radiation protection programs.
• Must understand radiological controls and practices necessary to protect personnel from radiation exposure.
• Travel up to 25% to support fleet initiatives, station assessments, benchmarking activities, regulatory engagements, outage support, leadership meetings, and coordination efforts across multiple nuclear generating sites.

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Benefits

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our benefits go beyond the basics, reflecting our commitment to supporting your whole self…your health, your future, and your career growth. This includes:

• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day1 eligibility!
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long‑term financial security
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
• Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company‑supported health initiatives
• Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
• Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
• Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, location, and employment status

If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec –a generation ahead by design™.