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Radiation Protection Supervisor - Plant Hatch

Southern Nuclear·See posting for location·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead a team of radiation protection technicians at Plant Hatch, overseeing health physics activities and radiological compliance in controlled areas. This hands-on supervisory role combines work management, regulatory compliance, emergency response coordination, and field oversight of radiological work activities.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise radiation protection technicians and direct health physics activities supporting operations and maintenance in radiologically controlled areas
  • Provide oversight of work management processes and planning for radiological work activities; implement procedures to meet site and NRC regulatory requirements
  • Lead technicians by establishing clear goals, accountabilities, and performance measures; conduct weekly planning and critique processes with direct field oversight
  • Spend regular time in the field providing hands-on direction, oversight, and fostering engaged working relationships across the site
  • Drive continuous improvement within radiation protection department processes and procedures
  • Support emergency response organization by filling on-call rotation position and maintaining 90-minute response availability
  • Promote Safety First culture and ensure consistent adherence to safe work practices across the team

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or engineering (strongly preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in radiation protection at a nuclear reactor facility (minimum 2 years in technical training)
  • Knowledge of plant procedures, regulatory requirements (10 CFR 20 / NRC), and plant systems
  • Knowledge of work management processes and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain priorities
  • Strong leadership capability to develop and manage a diverse workforce
  • Effective teamwork and ability to sustain working relationships across disciplines
  • Strong personal safety record; must meet background screening and fitness for duty requirements
  • Must reside within 90-minute response time of Plant Hatch for emergency response availability
  • Must meet physical requirements of the position

Desired

  • Previous leadership or RP supervisory experience
  • NRRPT (National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists) Certification

Location

Plant Hatch, Georgia; onsite field work required; on-call emergency response rotation with mandatory residence within 90-minute response time

Job details

FieldHealth Physics
LocationSee posting for location
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Training & Certifications

NRRPT

Skills & Tools

Radiation Protection10 CFR 20NRC RegulationsHealth PhysicsALARA

About the company

Southern Nuclear

Operator of Southern Company's nuclear fleet, including Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 — the first newly constructed reactors in the U.S. in over three decades — plus Hatch and Farley.

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