Senior Manager, Field Safety and Health

Savannah River Mission Completion

Senior Manager overseeing radiological safety, compliance, and training for SRMC’s Savannah River nuclear waste operations. Leading facility Radiation Protection Programs and safety culture.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeAiken • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $148,600 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Radiological Control Programs and ensuring regulatory compliance while promoting a safety culture. Capable of leading teams, developing training programs, and implementing policies to protect employee radiological health.

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Radiological Control ManagementRegulatory ComplianceNuclear ExperienceSafety Trained Supervisor (STS) CertificationRadiation Protection Programs

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Hard Skills

Radiological Control ProgramsSafety and Industrial HygieneRadiation ProtectionConduct of OperationsOperational Readiness ReviewsRadiological Training ProgramsPolicy DevelopmentContamination ControlTechnical Issue ResolutionEmployee Qualification Programs

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingPersonnel Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)GET and RadWorker Training Phase II

Industry Keywords

US Department of Energy (DOE)Health PhysicsRadiological HealthALARASafety Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Radiological Control Programs for assigned facilities and/or areas
Coordinate Safety & Health Programs, including Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Formulate and implement policies and practices to protect employee radiological health
Provide management oversight for adherence to DOE, regulatory, and company rules
Maintain programs protecting employees, the public, and the environment
Direct and integrate facility Radiation Protection Programs
Coordinate with Business Unit Safety, Health & QA management and facility teams
Resolve technical issues and oversee Conduct of Operations program improvements
Ensure RadCon and facility operations personnel follow the Site Radiological Control Manual
Lead and guide managers, professionals, and nonexempt personnel
Manage personnel qualification programs
Develop facility-specific plans and procedures implementing Site and DOE policies
Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain exposures ALARA
Oversee Operational Readiness Reviews, facility startup, radiation exposure, and contamination control
Conduct management walk-throughs and surveillances
Provide input to occurrence reports and author formal audit and surveillance responses
Represent the Radiological Protection Department on radiological protection issues
Develop facility business planning systems and coordinate manpower requirements
Oversee radiological control training and qualification programs
Evaluate radiological events and communicate lessons learned
Promote a safety and total quality culture
Administer employee HR issues and support personnel development through training and counseling
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field
Progressive experience in the field
Minimum of four years nuclear experience
Must stay current on GET and RadWorker Training Phase II or equivalent
US Department of Energy (DOE) site experience preferred
Demonstrated supervisory experience preferred
In-depth knowledge of regulations and requirements pertaining to radiation and health physics preferred
Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certified preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
Health Savings Account
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly)
11 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement