Zeno Power

Radiation Protection Manager

Sunol, CA

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$190kDetected 4 days ago

CompliancePower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments.
To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment.

Develop, implement, and maintain the facility's Radiation Protection Program, procedures, and controls in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)/Agreement State and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Lead and supervise Radiation Protection Technicians, including staffing, training, qualification, and performance management.
Own the facility's As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) programby establishing performance goals, monitoring and trending radiological dose metrics, and driving continuous improvement in dose reduction and contamination control.
Partner with the Work Control Specialist and facility leadership to integrate radiation protection into work planning and scheduling.
Lead investigations of radiological events, unplanned exposures, and contamination incidents, and manage corrective actions.
Develop and deliver radiation worker training and respiratory protection programs.
Participate in and lead self-assessments, audits, and regulatory inspections.
Proven ability to lead and develop technical staff.
Perform effectively under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Minimal to moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds Repetitive work: Prolonged Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Minimal to moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
Strong understanding of radiation protection principles and applicable regulatory frameworks.

Experience serving as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
Experience with hot cell operations and RPS/RTG or radioisotope processing facilities.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Export Control Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person.

By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno's batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
Key Qualifications and Skills M.S. in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of relevant experience in radiation protection or health physics, including supervisory or lead experience, preferably in a DOE or NRC/Agreement State regulated environment.
Preferred Qualifications National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification, Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or equivalent.

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