General Matter

Radiation Protection Technician (Paducah)

Paducah, KY · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$100kDetected 8 days ago

Project ManagementLogisticsProcurementCommunication

About the role

About the Company General Matter enriches uranium.
Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.
We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms.

Perform smear surveys, direct frisk surveys, airborne radioactivity monitoring support, and routine operational checks of RP instruments in accordance with procedures.
Perform radiological surveys associated with cylinder receipt, storage, inspection, maintenance, and movement activities.
Prepare clear, traceable survey maps, logs, turnover notes, and deficiency reports; support procedure use and adherence, procedure feedback, and corrective action documentation.
Support radiological response to alarms, spills, contamination events, material handling abnormalities, and personnel incidents, including surveys, boundary control, and event documentation.
Follow all Job Hazard Analyses to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
Perform additional assignments as directed by management
Maintain awareness of company values and strategic objectives
Implement contamination controls, support area posting and labeling, establish and verify radiological boundaries, and maintain survey records supporting release and work control decisions.
Support ALARA reviews, pre-job briefings, work package reviews, and radiological hold points for higher-risk tasks.

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Ability to complete hazardous materials transportation training applicable to assigned shipping, receiving, inspection, or pre-transport functions.
Completion of a Radiation Protection training program
Qualified through a documented Radiation Protection Technician training and qualification program, including classroom training, task-specific qualification, and supervised on-the-job training.
Demonstrated familiarity with portable radiation survey instrumentation, source checks, response checks, use limitations, and calibration/traceability expectations consistent with facility procedures and applicable ANSI standards for radiation protection instrumentation.
Ability to qualify for respiratory protection duties, including medical clearance, training, and fit testing for tight-fitting respirators, as applicable.
Preference for prior fuel-cycle, DOE, commercial nuclear, uranium handling, or industrial radiological control experience,
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong initiative

The base salary range for this role is $50,000 to $100,000 annually.
Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.
In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

General Matter enriches uranium.
We are designing, building, and operating the world's lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.
In the process, we are restoring America's ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.
Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume.
Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable.
We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.
Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.
We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.
Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.
Radiation Protection Technician
General Matter is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician to support operations, startup, and radiological work planning activities.
This role works closely with the Operations Project Manager and Radiation Safety Officer and interfaces with procedures/training, engineering, and procurement teams from pre‑construction through start‑up.

Employer
General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer
employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Compensation and Benefits

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