Team Leader - Radiation Protection

Job Description Summary

About GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy: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.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Radiation Protection Team Leader you will:

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

Required Qualifications

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 ​

Desired Characteristics

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

Eligibility Requirements:

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. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.

This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Wilmington, NC location

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.

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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, prote