Senior Radiation Safety Program Lead

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraPower, based in Bellevue, Washington, seeks a proactive Radiation Safety Officer to lead the radiation safety program and assure regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role requires directing health physicists and technicians, developing policies, and coordinating licensing with regulators. You will communicate safety requirements, oversee budgets, and ensure ALARA principles are applied in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in Radiation Protection or related field with 5+ years’ experience.
• MS/PhD with required years of experience acceptable.
• CHP certification or NRC-recognized board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for all compliance under radiation safety program.
• Develop and implement radiation safety programs and policies.
• Supervise and mentor Health Physicists and Technicians.
• Prepare and submit licensing and permit applications and amendments.
• Provide guidance to internal/external stakeholders to meet TerraPower objectives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Independent judgement

Communication

Time management

Health Physics

Project coordination

Education

MS in Radiation Protection/Health Physics

PhD in Radiation Protection/Health Science

BS in Radiation Protection/Health Science

CHP certification

Tools

Swipe counters

Ion chamber

GM meters

Gamma counters

Gamma spectroscopy systems

Job description

TerraPower, based in Bellevue, Washington, seeks a proactive Radiation Safety Officer to lead the radiation safety program and assure regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role requires directing health physicists and technicians, developing policies, and coordinating licensing with regulators. You will communicate safety requirements, oversee budgets, and ensure ALARA principles are applied in daily operations.