Radiation Safety Manager

Sotera Health Company; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 105,500 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Education assistance

Job summary

Sotera Health Company is seeking a Manager of Radiation Safety to oversee the corporate Radiation Protection programs for Sterigenics. This role involves ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations globally while providing training and regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities include supporting licensing requirements, conducting inspections, and managing incident investigations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience in Radiation Safety, along with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience in Radiation Safety and Radiation Licensing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local Radiation Safety related regulations.
• Experience in compliance requirements related to NRC 10 CFR Part 36 and 37.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing implementation of the Corporate EH&S and Radiation Safety System.
• Provide training and training materials for required safety topics.
• Conduct incident investigations and assist in incident tracking.

Skills

Radiation Safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Director of EH&S, the Manager of Radiation Safety has responsibility for the continuous improvement and support of the Corporate Radiation Protection programs for Sterigenics. This position will provide support, training and regulatory oversight for all global irradiator facilities to ensure compliance with all federal, state and Company Radiation Safety requirements. The role supports our sterilization facilities globally and can reside in the Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Southern or Northern California, or Chicagoland, IL area.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support ongoing implementation of the Corporate EH&S and Radiation Safety System at identified irradiation facilities including the development of standards and work instructions.
• Provide training and training materials to the facilities for required safety training topics.
• Assist facility Radiation Safety Officers as needed to improve the safety awareness in identified plants, and onboard new facility Radiation Safety Officers.
• Support implementation of Radiation Safety Management Programs at designated facilities.
• Conduct incident investigations and corrective/preventative actions for all incidents, and assist the facility in incident tracking and trend evaluations.
• Participate in and conduct periodic inspections and lead Radiation Safety and Radiation Security Corporate Audits for all facilities, following up on all items with appropriate management.
• Coordinate and support ongoing and new license or compliance requirements.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and QA departments to ensure continued Radiation Safety compliance and further support EH&S corporate initiatives.
• Support irradiator facilities during regulatory inspections.
• Manage the corporate IH monitoring program.
• Prepare license applications and amendments when needed, and submit regulatory agency reports.
• Manage the licensed radiation inventory for all global facilities.
• Become familiar with federal, state and local license requirements for identified plants.

Experience And Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent certifications and demonstrated experience will be considered.
• Five or more years’ experience in Radiation Safety and Radiation Licensing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local Radiation Safety related regulations.
• Experience in compliance requirements related to NRC 10 CFR Part 36 and 37 is preferred.
• Experience in regulatory compliance requirements in international locations is preferred.
• Computer proficiency, Microsoft Office preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized, ability to manage multiple locations and projects.
• Approximate overnight travel required: 20%.

Pay & Benefits

Pay rate: $105,500 to $182,000 depending on experience.

Sotera Health Offers a Competitive Benefits Package That Includes

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

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