Team Leader - Radiation Protection

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Nuclear energy business (GVH), in partnership with Hitachi, provides nuclear fuel bundles, services, and advanced reactor designs. GVH’s SMR, the BWRX-300, is a key innovation with expected commercial operation by 2030.

We are hiring a Team Leader for Radiation Protection at a commercial nuclear fuel manufacturing facility.

Roles and 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.
• Provide direction to support needs of the production area, including work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training.
• Perform program audits and assessments to promote continuous 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 the 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 NRC and State of North Carolina Radioactive Materials License requirements.
• Support emergency response planning and events, maintaining qualifications 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 and demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Experience leading Radiation Protection technicians (at least two years).
• Advanced degree in nuclear engineering or physics.
• Active National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists certification, including 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, or willingness to obtain certification within 5 years of employment.
• Creative problem‑solving abilities and ability to explain complex issues to a non‑technical audience.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills and ability to develop team relationships.
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written communication and ability to influence regulators, leaders and engineers.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing fundamentals.

Eligibility Requirements

• Restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals).
• Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Position is 100% onsite at GE Vernova Wilmington, NC.
• Must be able to gain authorized access to nuclear technology and follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; protective clothing required for Controlled Access area.
• Willingness to wear negative‑pressure respirator and maintain mask fit.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day.
• Must complete internal training and qualification training program.
• Maintain Emergency Response Organization (ERO) qualifications.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation as needed.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Final offers will be contingent on obtaining authorization from the U.S. Government.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. The offer is conditional upon drug screen results where applicable.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is provided. Compensation ranges from $85,500 to $142,600, with a 110‑130% geographic differential in certain areas. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Health Coach; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) savings plan with company matching; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off. Details are subject to change.

This posting will remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 17, 2026.