Regulatory Engineer

Centrus Global•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

Job Summary: Do you thrive on solving problems before they become problems? At Centrus Energy, our Corrective Actions Manager is the go-to leader for keeping operations running smoothly, safely, and by the book. You’ll guide our Corrective Action Program, dig into root causes like a detective, and make sure issues are resolved — and prevented — in partnership with regulators and site teams. Think of it as being part investigator, part strategist, and part quality champion, all while ensuring compliance with some of the most important safety and regulatory standards in the energy industry. What You Will Be Doing: Manage Corrective Actions Program by reviewing identified issues and re-assigning to personnel responsible for development of corrective actions. With the assistance of a team of managers, review and approve corrective actions prior to closing issues. Independently plans, schedules, coordinates and completes moderately complex regulatory assignments (such as preparation and submittal of License Amendment Requests, replies to Notice of Violation [NOVs], or submittal of Event Reports) Coordinates changes to Licensing Basis documents Develop detailed schedules (e.g., Licensing actions, commitment implementation, etc.) and monitors/reports progress against schedule milestones Tracks regulatory commitment related issues, actions, and subtasks utilizing the web-based corrective actions tracking system Stores and retrieves regulatory correspondence utilizing the electronic data management system Coordinates NRC, TDEC and/or DOE inspection activities and site visits. Responds to Inspectors' requests for information and processes Inspectors' reports Maintains controlled copy of the License and other License Basis documents and uses site processes for reviewing changes. Research questions concerning application of regulatory requirements Gathers and tabulates information relative to regulatory concerns, questions, or initiatives Assists with development of regulatory guidance to resolve issues concerning the License and License Basis documents and coordinates policy decisions with Regulatory Manager Interfaces, as required, with company and contract personnel to support licensing and compliance activities. Assist personnel in implementing License and License Basis requirements Ensures that input and reviews from all organizations meet policy and procedure requirements for technical accuracy, compliance, and conservatism in addressing regulatory and safety issues Independently coordinates with other company locations on issues having multi-site applicability Draft content and format for presentations to the NRC, TDEC and DOE such as for enforcement conferences, management meetings, etc. Develop change evaluations to determine the impact of site changes Performs the Regulatory review of procedures for other organizations Serves as the Site Technical Representative for contract support as required Participates in functional activities by serving on teams or special projects, attending meetings, and attending training sessions May be required to assume managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Regulatory Manager Keeps management informed of significant scope, cost, or schedule changes concerning regulatory services Possible travel up to 5%.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience (associate degree is equal to 4 years of technical experience)
5+ years of experience working in a TDEC, NRC, DOE, DOD Nuclear, or other regulated industry
Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate reports, charts, spreadsheets, and presentations
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
This position will require a preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Nice To Haves

TDEC licensing, 10 CFR Part 70 Licensing, 10 CFR Part 76 Certification or DOD Nuclear experience.
Active “Q” or Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Manage Corrective Actions Program by reviewing identified issues and re-assigning to personnel responsible for development of corrective actions.
With the assistance of a team of managers, review and approve corrective actions prior to closing issues.
Independently plans, schedules, coordinates and completes moderately complex regulatory assignments (such as preparation and submittal of License Amendment Requests, replies to Notice of Violation [NOVs], or submittal of Event Reports)
Coordinates changes to Licensing Basis documents
Develop detailed schedules (e.g., Licensing actions, commitment implementation, etc.) and monitors/reports progress against schedule milestones
Tracks regulatory commitment related issues, actions, and subtasks utilizing the web-based corrective actions tracking system
Stores and retrieves regulatory correspondence utilizing the electronic data management system
Coordinates NRC, TDEC and/or DOE inspection activities and site visits.
Responds to Inspectors' requests for information and processes Inspectors' reports
Maintains controlled copy of the License and other License Basis documents and uses site processes for reviewing changes.
Research questions concerning application of regulatory requirements
Gathers and tabulates information relative to regulatory concerns, questions, or initiatives
Assists with development of regulatory guidance to resolve issues concerning the License and License Basis documents and coordinates policy decisions with Regulatory Manager
Interfaces, as required, with company and contract personnel to support licensing and compliance activities.
Assist personnel in implementing License and License Basis requirements
Ensures that input and reviews from all organizations meet policy and procedure requirements for technical accuracy, compliance, and conservatism in addressing regulatory and safety issues
Independently coordinates with other company locations on issues having multi-site applicability
Draft content and format for presentations to the NRC, TDEC and DOE such as for enforcement conferences, management meetings, etc.
Develop change evaluations to determine the impact of site changes
Performs the Regulatory review of procedures for other organizations
Serves as the Site Technical Representative for contract support as required
Participates in functional activities by serving on teams or special projects, attending meetings, and attending training sessions
May be required to assume managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Regulatory Manager
Keeps management informed of significant scope, cost, or schedule changes concerning regulatory services
Possible travel up to 5%.