Senior Radiation Protection Manager

Zeno Power; California (MO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flexible paid time off

401k plan with employer match

16 weeks of paid family leave

11 observed company holidays

Employer HSA contributions

Life insurance

Transit benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Employee recognition program

Company-sponsored ClassPass benefit

Job summary

Zeno Power in Sunol, California seeks a Radiation Protection Manager to lead the site’s radiation protection program for our radiological facility. You will develop, implement, and oversee NRC/Agreement State compliant protocols and mentor technicians in ALARA principles.

This role requires daily in‑office presence, experience as RSO or in similar leadership, and strong communication skills to coordinate safety training, audits, and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Health Physics or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years in radiation protection with supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience managing radiation protection programs, ALARA planning, and dosimetry/instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks governing radiation protection.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical staff.
• Capable of performing under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the facility’s Radiation Protection Program per NRC/Agreement State requirements.
• Lead and supervise Radiation Protection Technicians, including staffing and training.
• Own ALARA program with dose metrics monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or designee; liaise with regulators.
• Oversee radiological instrumentation, calibration, and dosimetry programs.
• Review radiological work permits, surveys, and work packages.
• Integrate radiation protection into work planning and scheduling.
• Lead investigations of radiological events and corrective actions.
• Develop radiation worker training and respiratory protection programs.
• Participate in self‑assessments, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Interface with landlord radiation protection and work control organizations.

Skills

Radiation protection program mgmt

ALARA planning

Dosimetry/instrumentation

Regulatory frameworks understanding

Staff development

Written and verbal communication

Leadership of technical staff

Education

M.S. in Health Physics / Radiation Protection / Nuclear Engineering

Tools

NRRPT certification

CHP certification

RSO experience

Hot cell operations experience

Job description

Zeno Power in Sunol, California seeks a Radiation Protection Manager to lead the site’s radiation protection program for our radiological facility. You will develop, implement, and oversee NRC/Agreement State compliant protocols and mentor technicians in ALARA principles.

This role requires daily in‑office presence, experience as RSO or in similar leadership, and strong communication skills to coordinate safety training, audits, and regulatory inspections.