Radiation Safety Officer & EHS Specialist

Orano USA; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance and disability

Paid Time Off and holidays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Orano Med Theranostics in Plano, TX, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead Radiation Safety and EHS programs for the DDPU operations. The role serves as the subject matter expert on OSHA, EPA, NRC, DSHS, and TCEQ regulations and company directives.

You will develop policies, conduct routine radiation surveys, manage RAM inventory, waste, and spill preparedness, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement through KPIs and audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 3+ years of radiopharmaceutical operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, with at least 1 year of industry experience.
• AU, RSO, OSHA 40 training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain Radiation Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory and control of radioactive materials (RAM).
• Oversee the radioactive waste management program, including storage, decay-in-storage, and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine radiation surveys, facility inspections, and internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, including the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Manage chemical safety programs, including inventory control, labeling, storage, disposal, and fire protection considerations.
• Ensure proper hazardous material spill preparedness, including maintaining response equipment and supplies.
• Deliver radiation safety and EHS training to employees, promoting a strong culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
• Perform hazard assessments (process, job, and worksite) and implement appropriate control measures.
• Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and report safety metrics (KPIs).
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for facility.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits (e.g., NRC, Agreement State, OSHA).

Skills

Problem solving

Prioritize tasks

English communication

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

High school diploma with radiopharmaceutical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Database software

Job description

Orano Med Theranostics in Plano, TX, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead Radiation Safety and EHS programs for the DDPU operations. The role serves as the subject matter expert on OSHA, EPA, NRC, DSHS, and TCEQ regulations and company directives.

You will develop policies, conduct routine radiation surveys, manage RAM inventory, waste, and spill preparedness, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement through KPIs and audits.