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Radiation Safety Officer

United StatesUnited States·KearnyFull-timemid
OperationsHealth & Safety Specialist
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About Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy.

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OperationsHealth & Safety Specialist
About Thea Energy: 
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. 
  • Serve as the designated Radiation Safety Officer for licensed radioactive material programs
  • Establish and implement Thea Energy’s radiation protection program, including procedures and processes supporting tritium processing operations
  • Ensure compliance with NRC, Agreement State, DOE, DOT, EPA, OSHA standards (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20, ICRP, and ANSI)
  • Establish and administer ALARA principles, radiation monitoring, dosimetry, and radiological programs and controls to protect workers, the public and the environment
  • Evaluate radiological instrumentation and monitoring systems to ensure adequacy and compliance with site requirements
  • Develop and deliver radiation safety training programs to personnel on radiological protection principles, standards, and procedures
  • Oversee the radioactive waste management program, including storage, decay- in-storage, and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Provide oversight during radiological remediation and support emergency response activities involving radioactive materials
  • Support licensing and regulatory interactions related to radiation protection
  • Build and lead the radiation protection function and team over time as operations grow
  • BS/BA or advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in science or engineering, health physics, radiation protection, or a closely related field. 
  • 8+ years of experience in radiation protection, health physics, or a closely related field.
  • Previous experience as an RSO/Radiation Protection Program Manager at an NRC-licensed facility, DOE site, national laboratory, or comparable regulated nuclear environment
  • Relevant certifications or credentials (e.g., NRRPT, CHP)
  • Direct experience with tritium processing operations; OR equivalent experience with other radioactive or hazardous materials in a regulated environment
  • Skilled in interpreting radiation protection data and applicable regulations, including NRC and DOE (e.g., 10 CFR Part 20 and ANSI), and translating requirements into practical procedures
  • Familiar with radiation physics, dosimetry equipment, radiation detection instruments, and compliance management system
  • Preferred Skills:
  • Experience standing up or significantly expanding a radiation protection program, particularly in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment
  • Advanced degree in health physics, radiation science, or a related field
  • Salary range $140,000 - $170,000
  • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
  • Employee equity stock options
  • 20 days PTO
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Kearny, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $140,000–$170,000 a year
    55% above the $100,000 median for Health & Safety Specialist jobs on Jobera (497 salaries).
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    November 3, 2026
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    Radiation Safety Officer$140,000 - $170,000