Radiation Protection Manager
About The Position
The Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing the Radiation Protection and Industrial Hygiene Programs, ensuring full alignment with the American Centrifuge Operations NRC-approved license. This position champions the ALARA Program, oversees occupational monitoring and radiation dose tracking, drives HP-IH training and procedural excellence, and leads the integration of advanced software systems. As a key safety authority, the RPM is empowered with stop-work authority for any activity that deviates from established radiation protection or industrial hygiene program requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, health physics, industrial hygiene, radiation protection, or another physical science discipline, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least ten years of progressive experience in radiation protection, health and safety, or industrial hygiene.
- A minimum of five years of increasing responsibility in Radiation Protection Management within a nuclear facility.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance.
- Must be tested for the absence of any illegal drug prior to an offer of employment being made.
- Will become part of a random drug testing program.
- May also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Requires pre-employment background check.
- Requires a background investigation by the Federal government for Q security clearance.
- Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Registration through the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT).
- Previous experience working in a uranium processing facility.
Responsibilities
- Leads and inspires a high-performing HP-IH team, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and strong operational oversight across supervisors, technicians, and specialists.
- Manages essential programmatic responsibilities spanning chemical process safety, health physics, and industrial hygiene.
- Regularly collaborates with senior leadership and regulatory agencies—including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and state partners—to ensure compliance and deliver accurate reporting.
- Partners with other management teams to ensure seamless integration of Radiation Protection, Industrial Hygiene, and licensed processes throughout the organization.
- Actively engaged in forward-looking strategic planning, including exercises that measure radioactive and non-radioactive workplace contaminants.
- Oversees comprehensive personnel and workplace monitoring programs that assess radiation, physical agents, and chemical hazards.
- Ensures all HP and IH instrumentation remains calibrated, compliant, and operational.
- Directs thorough investigations into radiation exposures, chemical incidents, and industrial hygiene anomalies, using insights from monitoring programs and reporting pathways to strengthen safety performance.
- Helps resolve complex safety challenges and plays an integral part in the site’s emergency response and overall safety initiatives.
Benefits
- Incentive eligible
- Compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
