(Senior) Specialist, Radiation Safety

About the Role 

Join us at Fortum as a (senior) specialist in radiation safety! In this role, you will be part of the Engineering and Projects business line, specifically the Radiation Safety and Environment team at Fortum HQ in Espoo, Finland. Your responsibilities will include supporting the Loviisa nuclear power plant and our co-owned nuclear fleet with tasks such as dose and dose rate assessments. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to assist Fortum's external customers in both the nuclear and conventional industries with radiation-related matters. You will also have an opportunity to participate in R&D tasks and support our nuclear newbuild feasibility study.  

Our supportive working community will guide you learn the specialties of nuclear-specific radiation safety engineering and its requirements. If you are starting your career in the nuclear industry, we will train you to become a professional in this field.  

About You 

To succeed in this role, you should have: 

• A Master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as nuclear engineering, energy technology with a nuclear focus, physics, radiochemistry, or similar. 

• Skills in radiation or aerosol physics, radiation safety design, and programming are highly valued. 

• Knowledge of modeling software like MCNP is a plus but not required. 

• Fluent spoken and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Finnish is a big plus. 

We are looking for a person who is willing to learn and also tackle complex problems but who is not afraid to ask for opinions and guidance when needed. We hope you are proactive and have a passion for making things happen. 

We Offer You 

In the Radiation Safety and Environment team (plus 10 members), you'll join a group with extensive expertise in both radiation safety and environmental matters. You will have ample opportunities to learn and master the nuclear industry’s requirements and you will be supported by your colleagues. We take responsibility, aim to be prepared and we share and learn to improve our ways of working. We'll support your career growth by considering your own ambitions as well. 

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally. 
More information about our culture and benefits can be found here. 

Interested?

Please send your application via our online recruitment tool by 26.1.2025. We will start contacting suitable candidates right away. For any questions, please contact Senior Manager, Radiation Safety and Environment, Tommi Ropponen at tommi.ropponen@fortum.com. You can also call +358 40 687 6867, but please arrange a suitable call time in advance via email. 

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.  

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com