Team Leader - Radiation Protection

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

12d • $85,500 - $142,600 • Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova’s Nuclear energy business (GVH), through its global alliance with Hitachi, is a world-leading provider of nuclear fuel bundles, services, and advanced nuclear reactor designs. With a track record spanning more than six decades and deployment of 60 commercial nuclear plants in 10 countries worldwide, along with deep expertise in nuclear technology, global presence, and end-to-end life cycle execution capabilities, GVH is a foundational and resilient player in the nuclear industry. Nuclear energy has a pivotal role of in achieving these goals, and the next generation of nuclear technology, led by SMRs, is redefining what is possible. GVH’s SMR, the BWRX-300, will be key to unlocking reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy at scale. The BWRX-300 is GVH’s 10th generation boiling water reactor (BWR) technology, one of the most well-understood and extensively licensed nuclear configurations worldwide. This deep operating history reduces regulatory uncertainty, streamlines licensing, and supports confident adoption by regulators, utilities and a diverse set of new nuclear customers. Among next-generation SMRs, the BWRX-300 stands apart as the only Western SMR under construction at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington site with expected commercial operation by 2030. The opportunity is clear, the time for action is now, and GVH has the solution. Come join our team at this exciting time. If you are ready, we are hiring for a Team Leader for Radiation Protection. The Radiation Protection Team Leader will provide technical support and radiation protection technician leadership for the GNF-A radiation safety function at a commercial nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for promoting team compliance, safety, efficiency, and positive team engagement. Additionally, you will recommend changes to the radiation safety program including design criteria, procedures, and training. This role will be included with other supervisory staff and will be required to support all shifts as the needs of the business dictate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with 2 years of experience in an applied radiation protection role at a nuclear facility; OR High School diploma with 5 years of experience in an applied radiation protection role at a nuclear facility
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience
• Must maintain after hours cell phone availability
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology.
• Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to gain authorized access to nuclear technology
• Must follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; wear protective clothing to enter the Controlled Access area.
• Ability and willingness to wear tight-fitting negative pressure respirator (half-face or full-face mask) and maintain mask fit
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
• Must complete internal training and qualification training program.
• Ability and willingness to maintain Emergency Response Organization (ERO) qualifications
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation as needed per business needs
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills
• At least two years of supervisory experience of Radiation Protection technicians
• Advanced degree in nuclear engineering or physics.
• Active National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists certification, including NRRPT leadership positions.
• Experience in facilities that utilize 10 CFR 20 and/or 10 CFR 835 regulations.
• Experienced track record in performing complex health physics analyses and calculations.
• American Board of Health Physics (CHP) Certification. If candidate does not possess American Board of Health Physics (CHP) Certification, candidate must be willing to obtain certification within 5 years of start of employment
• Ability to develop creative solutions for complex, challenging issues.
• Ability to explain complex issues to a non-technical audience
• Positive track record of experience resolving technical issues
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to develop team relationships
• Strong written communication skills
• Proven ability to influence regulators, other leaders, and engineers
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Select, develop, and provide ongoing leadership and direction of Radiation Protection Technicians.
• Prepare and conduct training for Radiation Protection Technicians, leaders and workers in the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) facility.
• Ensure team members are provided adequate training, resources and support to assure safe and compliant manufacturing practices in a nuclear regulated environment
• Be responsible for meeting the shift's strict compliance and EHS requirements, and supporting manufacturing schedule requirements
• Assure team planning - provide direction to support needs of production area, including work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training
• Perform program audits and assessments. Assess the effectiveness of the radiation safety program, promote continuous program improvement. Focus team on constantly seeking opportunity for improvement.
• Support, encourage and facilitate Human Performance and Lean principles
• Provide leadership, advice and counsel to area managers on radiation protection safety measures, including review and approval of operating procedures.
• Communicate business goals, programs, and processes to radiation protection team
• Promote team engagement and ownership
• Develop and support the growth of all team employees
• Perform health physics calculations for shielding design, ALARA analysis, internal & external dosimetry, and maintain radiation protection instrumentation.
• Review and implement US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and State of North Carolina Radioactive Materials License requirements. Ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support emergency response planning and events. Maintain qualifications in the Wilmington Site’s Emergency Response Organization as Nuclear Safety Advisor - Radiological.
• Promote and help drive a healthy, mature nuclear safety culture.
• Prepare reports for management on radiation protection or health physics related issues.
• Support Radiation Safety Engineering initiatives and audits

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided
• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level