Radiation Protection Manager

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Radiation Protection Manager to lead the radiation safety program at a nuclear facility, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficient operations. You will guide the team, oversee NRC and state licensing requirements, and promote a strong safety culture across operations in Wilmington, NC.

Responsibilities include program oversight, auditing, training, and providing technical support for dosimetry, shielding design, and ALARA analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering; or equivalent.
• NRRPT certification or five years of experience in applied radiation protection at a nuclear facility.
• At least five years in a nuclear facility and two years in supervision of Radiation Protection Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s Radioactive Materials and Radiation Protection programs.
• Perform audits to ensure license and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee training and development for Radiation Protection Technicians and staff.
• Provide technical support for shielding design, dosimetry, and safety instrumentation.
• Ensure NRC and North Carolina license requirements are met and maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

NRRPT certification

Five years nuclear facility experience

Tools

Radiation protection instrumentation

ALARA analysis

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Radiation Protection Manager will provide technical support and radiation protection leadership for the radiation safety function for the nuclear business, including a commercial nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for promoting compliance, safety, efficiency, and positive team engagement. Additionally, you will approve changes to the radiation safety program including design criteria, procedures, and training.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s Radioactive Materials Program, including Special Nuclear Material, Accelerator, and Radiation Generating Device programs and support continuous improvement
• Perform audits of all authorized use areas and personnel to ensure compliance with operating licenses and regulatory requirements
• Provide oversight of applicable portions of the Environmental Program
• Support the non-ionizing radiation safety program
• Guide radiation protection and environmental safety technicians
• Select, develop, and lead Radiation Protection Technicians
• Oversee training for Radiation Protection Technicians, leaders, and workers at the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) facility and Wilmington Field Services facility
• Support shift compliance with EHS requirements while aligning with manufacturing schedule demands
• Provide planning and scheduling direction, including work assignments, overtime, and training needs
• Promote Human Performance and Lean principles
• Advise area managers on radiation protection practices and review/approve operating procedures
• Communicate business goals, programs, and processes to the radiation protection team, monitor key performance metrics and implement improvements
• Promote team engagement, accountability, and employee growth
• Provide technical support for shielding design, ALARA analysis, internal and external dosimetry, and radiation protection instrumentation
• Review and implement NRC and North Carolina Radioactive Materials License requirements to ensure compliance
• Support emergency response planning and incident response
• Maintain Emergency Response Organization qualifications as Nuclear Safety Advisor – Radiological
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture
• Prepare management reports on radiation protection and health physics issues

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the requirements of Regulatory Guide 1.8 for Radiation Protection Manager or Radiation Safety Function Manager as required by SNM-1097 and applicable North Carolina licenses.

Required Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, or
• High School diploma with NRRPT certification, or Five years of experience in an applied radiation protection role at a nuclear facility
• At least five years of experience in a nuclear facility, such as a nuclear reactor, nuclear fuel manufacturer, radioactive waste site, or radioactive cleanup site
• At least two years of supervisory experience leading Radiation Protection Technicians

Eligibility Requirements

• Must comply with strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety requirements
• Must be willing and able to wear protective clothing in controlled access areas
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
• Must be willing to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure respirator and maintain proper fit
• Must complete internal training and qualification requirements
• Must be vetted as Trustworthy and Reliable and maintain required security clearances for Special Nuclear Material and Category 1 or 2 radioactive material
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States
• Non-U.S. persons must be authorized to access nuclear technology prior to employment
• Must be willing to maintain Emergency Response Organization qualifications
• Must maintain after-hours cell phone availability
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences
• Strong record of resolving technical issues
• Strong data acquisition skills
• Experience communicating technical information to diverse audiences
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong project planning, documentation, and execution skills

Desired Qualifications

• An advanced degree in nuclear engineering or physics
• Active NRRPT certification, including leadership experience in NRRPT organizations
• Experience with 10 CFR 20 and/or 10 CFR 835 regulations
• Strong experience performing complex health physics analyses and calculations
• American Board of Health Physics (CHP) certification, or willingness to obtain it within five years of hire

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $129,000.00 and $214,900.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 11, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.