Radiation Protection Manager
$129,000–$214,900 year
On-site · Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead Radiation Protection for GE Vernova's nuclear fuel manufacturing operations, providing technical leadership for the radiation safety program and ensuring regulatory compliance. Oversee the Radiation Protection Technicians and training across the Fuel Manufacturing Operation and Wilmington Field Services facility; manage audits of licensed areas, environmental and non-ionizing safety programs, ALARA analyses, dosimetry, shielding design, and incident response; align with manufacturing schedules while promoting Human Performance and Lean principles; advise area managers on radiation protection practices and approve operating procedures; maintain NRC/NMV license requirements and security clearances; drive safety culture and performance metrics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, or High School diploma with NRRPT certification, or Five years of experience in an applied radiation protection role at a nuclear facility
- At least five years of experience in a nuclear facility, such as a nuclear reactor, nuclear fuel manufacturer, radioactive waste site, or radioactive cleanup site
- At least two years of supervisory experience leading Radiation Protection Technicians
- Must comply with strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety requirements
- Must be willing to wear protective clothing in controlled access areas
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
- Must be willing to wear a tight-fitting negative pressure respirator and maintain proper fit
- Must complete internal training and qualification requirements
- Must be vetted as Trustworthy and Reliable and maintain required security clearances for Special Nuclear Material and Category 1 or 2 radioactive material
- Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States
- Non-U.S. persons must be authorized to access nuclear technology prior to employment
- Must be willing to maintain Emergency Response Organization qualifications
- Must maintain after-hours cell phone availability
- Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
- Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences
- Strong record of resolving technical issues
- Strong data acquisition skills
- Experience communicating technical information to diverse audiences
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Strong project planning, documentation, and execution skills
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