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
At Orano, we’re not just powering the future—we’re engineering its foundation. As part of our groundbreaking uranium enrichment IKE Program, we’re redefining what a sustainable nuclear fuel production looks like for the next generation.
We are seeking a Nuclear Safety Manager who thrives in high-stakes environments and is driven by mission. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of nuclear safety strategy—from system design and integration to regulatory execution—ensuring nothing gets built that isn’t safe to operate.
You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with elite engineers and regulatory experts, moving fast, solving hard problems, and making decisions that have real-world consequences. If you're ready to lead at the edge of what's possible in nuclear technology, we want to talk.
Objectives:
- Own the full lifecycle of Nuclear Safety documentation
- Manage the safety team for the evaluation and implementation of safety principles from reference plants into IROFS designs
- Oversee and document critical system interfaces
- Evaluate design changes against license applications per 10CFR70 requirements
- Collaborate with the Licensing group on ISA Summary maintenance
- Coordinate with various departments to maintain the Integrated Schedule
- Manage Process Hazard Analysis, Criticality Hazard Analysis, Fire Hazard Analysis, and External Hazard Analysis
- Develop and maintain Nuclear Safety Programs, plans, and procedures
- Lead major system safety reviews
- Ensure compliance with NRC regulations and safety standards
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field5-7 years of relevant nuclear safety experience
- Advanced knowledge of NRC safety standards
- Strong technical communication and documentation skills
- Proven ability to manage complex safety systems and processes
Education Equivalency
- Master's degree or MBA may substitute for 1-2 years of required experience
- PhD may substitute for 2-3 years of required experience
Differentiating Qualifications:
- Experience with:- Items Relied On For Safety (IROFS)- Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA)- HAZOP methodology- Risk Determination- NRC 10CFR70 License application process
- Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field
Skills and Knowledge:
- Expert knowledge of nuclear safety regulations and compliance requirements
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent project management skills
- Proficiency in technical documentation and reporting
Please Note: The provided salary information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary range annually: $130,000 - $170,000