Radiation Protection Manager

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Radiation Protection Manager to lead the radiation safety program for a nuclear fuel manufacturing facility and related operations in Wilmington, NC.

The role focuses on compliance, safety, efficiency and team development across radiation protection, environmental health, and field services. The successful candidate will manage training, oversee technicians, and ensure alignment with NRC requirements while promoting a strong safety culture and effective performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or
• NRRPT certification or five years of experience in applied radiation protection
• At least five years in a nuclear facility such as reactor or fuel manufacturer
• Two+ years supervisory experience leading Radiation Protection Technicians

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s Radioactive Materials Program and support continuous improvement
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with licenses and regulatory requirements
• Oversee Environmental Program portions and non-ionizing radiation safety program
• Guide radiation protection technicians and oversee training for FMO and Wilmington Field Services facilities
• Provide planning and scheduling direction and promote Human Performance and Lean principles
• Advise area managers on radiation protection practices and review operating procedures
• Review NRC and NC Radioactive Materials License requirements to ensure compliance
• Support emergency response planning and incident response
• Prepare management reports on radiation protection and health physics issues

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Nuclear safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

NRRPT certification

Advanced degree in nuclear engineering or physics

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

As the Radiation Protection Manager, you will:

• 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

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.

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