Summary of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for both the safeguarding of special nuclear material, the proper implementation of the Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan, and the implementation of the Corrective Action Program (CAP). This position interfaces with employees and managers at all levels of the organization and externally with vendors and governmental agencies. This position is responsible for organizational performance metrics, and implementing the non-conformance process and industry experience program. This position adheres to the foundational behaviors, company values and Urenco behaviors.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, statistics or engineering field.

• 5+ years of responsible nuclear experience implementing a safeguards program for special nuclear material and corrective action programs, of which five must be experience implementing a safeguards program for special nuclear material.

• 2 years of management experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business, security management, statistics or engineering field and a Master’s degree in related field.

• 7+ years of nuclear experience implementing a safeguards program for special nuclear material and corrective action program, of which five must be experience implementing a safeguards program for special nuclear material.

• 4 or more years of management experience.

Job Details

• Work Location: Eunice, NM / Hybrid – Mostly onsite.

• Work Schedule: Professional work schedule with minimal night/weekend support. Some night and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.

• Travel Required: 10% of the time or less as required.

• Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and a Q level security clearance.

• Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.

• Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of <>

Primary Functions

• Manage and implement the Measurement & Control Program, the Nuclear Material Accounting System, Unauthorized Enrichment Program and the Item Control Program. Ensure all inventories and reports are completed.

• Manage the investigation and resolution of identified issues within the measurement programs.

• Review all reports, data, records and programs related to material control and accountability, including inventory program, training program, production data, calculations related to inventory SWU balance, standard error of inventory differences, inventory differences, and shipper/receiver difference analyses.

• Interact with regulatory agency personnel regarding the Security Plan, Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan and program activities related to licensing, inspections, assessment of performance, and event analysis.

• Manage the programmatic elements of the Corrective Action Program. Manage and administer the site's Assessment, Operating Experience and Benchmarking Programs.

• Chair the site’s Event Review Board and Event Report Screening Committee.

• Provide team leadership, training, coaching and mentoring.

• Create and develop an effective and aligned team and set challenging goals and expectations for staff.

• Ensure positive behaviors are exhibited by staff.

• Develop and manage the Safeguards and Performance Assessment budgets.

• Support site and corporate strategies and initiatives, model cultural values, and drive accountability as part of the UUSA Site Leadership Team.

• Serve as Local Process Owner for Safeguards and Organizational Learning, ensuring alignment with Group Process Owners.

• In the absence of the Compliance Manager, may serve as Acting Compliance Manager.

• This position is separate from and independent from operations of the site to ensure a definite division between the safeguards group and other departments. In matters involving safeguards, the Safeguards and Performance Assessment Manager has a line of communication with the Chief Nuclear Officer.

The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

Benefits

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*Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.

Compensation

Starting at: $145,308 - $181,635 / year and up dependent on candidate.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at [email protected].

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the largest enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards.

Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

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