Radiation Safety Officer

About the role

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the site radiation protection program to support safe pre-production and production operations. This role ensures compliance with applicable radiological safety regulations and company requirements while supporting operational readiness and safe work execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the site Radiation Protection Program and radiological permitting processes in compliance with regulatory and company requirements
• Establish and administer Radiological Work Permits (RWPs), radiological procedures, and work control requirements
• Conduct radiological hazard assessments, contamination surveys, exposure evaluations, and workplace monitoring activities
• Implement radiological monitoring, dosimetry, contamination control, and exposure tracking programs
• Provide radiological safety oversight for work activities, operational readiness reviews, and hazard analyses
• Investigate radiological incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Support emergency preparedness and radiological response activities
• Develop and deliver radiation safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Maintain radiological records, permits, reports, and compliance documentation
• Interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, and site management regarding radiation protection matters
• Collaborate with operations and ES&H teams to integrate radiological safety into daily operations and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in radiation protection, health physics, or radiological safety in a nuclear, industrial, research, or regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of radiation protection principles, contamination control, dosimetry, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting radiological work planning, RWPs, operational readiness, and field oversight activities required
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Health Physicist (CHP), NRRPT, or equivalent are preferred
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and radiological data management systems
• Must be able to work effectively in both office and industrial/radiological environments

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, or pre-operational readiness activities
• Experience in DOE, NRC, or other highly regulated nuclear or radiological environments
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and integrated ES&H programs
• Experience supporting emergency response and incident investigation activities

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, if required