Senior Radiation Protection Lead - Outage & Field Expert

The Nuclear Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is seeking a Senior Radiation Protection Specialist to provide experienced radiation protection support, technical leadership, and field oversight for projects in the commercial nuclear power industry. This role emphasizes safety, ALARA, and regulatory compliance while guiding field teams.

The Senior RP Specialist will support outages, maintenance, construction, and specialty work, ensuring work is conducted per customer procedures and regulatory standards with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Radiation Protection experience in commercial nuclear power or equivalent.
• Experience supporting commercial nuclear outages and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of NRC requirements, including 10 CFR Part 20.
• Ability to read and apply Radiation Work Permits and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level Radiation Protection support for outages, maintenance, and specialty work scopes.
• Perform radiological surveys and establish radiological boundaries and controls.
• Support pre-job planning, ALARA reviews, and dose estimates.
• Coach RP personnel and interface with customers, operations, and project leadership.
• Travel extensively across the United States to support outage work.

Skills

Radiation Protection

Outage Experience

Leadership

Safety Awareness

Field Oversight

Job description

The Nuclear Company is seeking a Senior Radiation Protection Specialist to provide experienced radiation protection support, technical leadership, and field oversight for projects in the commercial nuclear power industry. This role emphasizes safety, ALARA, and regulatory compliance while guiding field teams.

The Senior RP Specialist will support outages, maintenance, construction, and specialty work, ensuring work is conducted per customer procedures and regulatory standards with strong