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Safety Manager

Rise Technical
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

Safety Manager - Nuclear

$150,000 - $170,000 Bonus 6% 401(k) Match 4 Weeks PTO Full Benefits Leadership Progression Relocation Package

Wilmington, NC (Commutable from: Leland, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Burgaw, Jacksonville, Myrtle Grove)



Are you a Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Engineering or Licensing professional looking to take ownership of an Integrated Safety Analysis program within a rapidly growing nuclear technology business, where you'll have the autonomy to shape a department and progress into senior leadership?



On offer is a highly influential position where you will lead critical nuclear safety initiatives, work alongside senior leadership on cutting-edge nuclear technology, and play a key role in the growth of an innovative company with significant long-term expansion plans.



This fast-growing engineering company is developing next-generation nuclear technology and is experiencing sustained growth year after year. Backed by substantial investment and ambitious expansion plans, they offer a unique opportunity to join during an exciting stage of growth where your technical expertise will have a direct impact on the future of the business while opening clear pathways into senior management.



In this role, you will take ownership of the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) program, leading hazard analyses, developing safety documentation, supporting licensing activities, and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, quality and regulatory teams. You'll act as the technical authority for ISA while helping build and develop the future safety function as the company continues to scale.



This role would suit a Nuclear Engineer or Nuclear Safety professional with ISA, licensing or nuclear operations experience who is looking for greater technical ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape a growing organization.



The Role



  • Lead the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) program, ensuring compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct hazard analyses including HAZOP, FMEA and What-If studies while developing safety documentation and IROFS.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality and licensing teams to implement safety controls and support regulatory submissions.
  • Provide technical leadership across the safety function with clear opportunities to build and develop the team as the business grows.



The Candidate



  • Experience within Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Safety or Nuclear Operations.
  • Experience with Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA), hazard analysis or nuclear licensing/safety documentation.
  • U.S. Citizen




Keywords: Integrated Safety Analysis, ISA Manager, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Operations, Nuclear Licensing, NRC, DOE, Q Clearance, Hazard Analysis, HAZOP, FMEA, What-If Analysis, IROFS, Safety Analysis, Process Safety, Licensing Engineer, Safety Case, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Technical Leadership, Nuclear Fuel, Clean Energy, Wilmington, North Carolina.



Reference Number: BBBH276894




To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Harris at Rise Technical Recruitment.




Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000

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