Work Control Specialist

A growing advanced nuclear technology company is seeking a Work Control Specialist to support fabrication of next-generation power systems. This role develops and manages radiological work control processes across a Bay Area radiological facility. Location: Bay Area, California (on-site, daily in-office presence required at radiological facility); Relocation is available. Compensation: $120,000 - $165,000 annual base salary Benefits: Stock options, flexible PTO, 401k with employer match, 16 weeks paid family leave, employer HSA contributions, transit benefits, medical/dental/vision insurance, and relocation assistance Must be a U.S. person as defined by US export control regulations (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). No sponsorship at this time.

SUMMARY

This is a hands‑on radiological work control role anchoring safe and compliant execution of work at an early‑stage advanced nuclear facility. Reports directly to the Radiological Facility Manager and serves as the primary work control interface for internal project managers. Owns the full lifecycle of work packages, from planning through execution, for both radiological and non‑radiological scopes including subcontracted work. Fits an operator who can hold the line on regulatory compliance while keeping a fast‑moving fabrication environment unblocked.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage radiological and non‑radiological work control procedures, processes, and supporting documentation for the facility. Build and shepherd work packages end‑to‑end, including those covering subcontracted activities. Lead radiological safety planning for routine and non‑routine work, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal controls. Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations to integrate proper controls into work planning. Attend and lead plan‑of‑the‑week and plan‑of‑the‑day meetings to direct radiological work on the floor. Serve as the primary work control point of contact for internal project managers. Support self‑assessments, audits, and regulatory inspections. Coordinate with the landlord's work control planning and operations to keep activities integrated.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of relevant experience in radiological work control, nuclear operations, or a closely related field, preferably in highly regulated environments. Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing radiological work permits and procedures. Strong working knowledge of radiation protection principles, including ALARA, and applicable regulatory frameworks. Able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities across disciplines and meet deadlines under pressure. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to work in radiologically controlled areas and comply with all facility and safety requirements.

NICE TO HAVE

Experience at a DOE or NRC/Agreement State regulated facility, including hot cell operations. Familiarity with radiation protection programs, instruments, and field techniques. Prior experience in a startup or scale‑up environment building processes from the ground up. Experience interfacing with landlord or co‑tenant operations at a shared radiological site. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hansell Tierney