Radiation Safety Program Leader - ALARA & Compliance

Mp Materials Corp.; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials, Mountain Pass, CA, seeks a Manager of the Radiation Safety Program to lead the Mountain Pass Radiation Safety Program and ensure regulatory compliance. The role oversees dose measurements, environmental monitoring, training, contamination controls, and inspections, partnering with the EHS team to maintain safety excellence.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as an RSO in industrial settings with NORM, plus CAL/OSHA and MSHA knowledge, and strong training/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical science, health physics, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years as a Radiation Safety Officer in an industrial setting with NORM.
• RSO training: 40 hours plus at least 160 hours of specialized health physics training.
• At least one year of experience in uranium and/or thorium recovery operations.
• Experience with licensing, dosimetry, bioassay, environmental monitoring, and ALARA program management.
• Experience communicating with state/federal regulatory agencies (CDPH, etc.).
• Cal/OSHA and MSHA knowledge.
• Strong training development and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure radiological activities comply with CDPH license and regulations.
• Develop and manage the Mountain Pass Radiation Safety Program and ALARA initiatives.
• Oversee dosimetry, bioassay, gamma monitoring, and environmental sampling.
• Coordinate with CDPH on license amendments, inspections, and correspondence.
• Lead radiological training for employees and contractors.
• Support MOC, PSSRs, and design reviews to integrate radiological requirements.
• Collaborate with EHS on industrial hygiene and exposure assessments.
• Maintain records and documentation for radiological materials shipments.

Skills

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science/health physics/engineering

10+ years as Radiation Safety Officer

40-hour RS0 training + 160 hours specialized health physics

Job description

MP Materials, Mountain Pass, CA, seeks a Manager of the Radiation Safety Program to lead the Mountain Pass Radiation Safety Program and ensure regulatory compliance. The role oversees dose measurements, environmental monitoring, training, contamination controls, and inspections, partnering with the EHS team to maintain safety excellence.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as an RSO in industrial settings with NORM, plus CAL/OSHA and MSHA knowledge, and strong training/communication skills.