Organization
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider for decommissioning shutdown nuclear energy facilities, managing used nuclear fuel, conducting federal site clean-up and closure, and the sale of uranium, conversion, and enrichment services to the U.S. commercial and federal markets. In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212 (212Pb), a rare alpha-emitting radioisotope and one of the more potent therapeutic payloads against cancer cells. https://www.orano.group/usa
Nuclear Facility Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist
Responsible for ensuring that all nuclear materials are securely managed, accurately tracked, and fully compliant with national and international safeguards regulations.
Core Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Develop and maintain systems to track all nuclear materials on-site.
- Conduct regular inventories and reconcile discrepancies to ensure accurate records.
Regulatory Compliance
- Implement procedures in line with **10 CFR Part 74** (Material Control and Accounting of Special Nuclear Material).
- Ensure compliance with NRC, DOE, and international safeguards requirements.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze material flow and measurement data to detect potential losses or anomalies.
- Prepare mandatory reports on nuclear material status and submit them to regulatory bodies.
Security & Safeguards
- Prevent unauthorized access, diversion, or misuse of nuclear materials.
- Support inspections and audits by NRC, DOE, or the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Program Development
- Assist in the design and implementation of the facility’s MC&A program.
- Establish protocols for measurement, control, and detection of special nuclear material.
Operational Support
- Work closely with operations teams to ensure nuclear material handling aligns with safeguards.
- Provide technical expertise during facility modifications or new processes involving nuclear material.
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Technical expertise in nuclear material measurement, control systems, and safeguards.
- Regulatory knowledge of NRC, DOE, and IAEA requirements.
- Analytical skills for detecting discrepancies and ensuring accurate accounting.
- Communication skills to interact with regulators, auditors, and facility staff.
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