Senior Technical Advisor – Nuclear Facility Safety & Licensing

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Implement and manage Fire Protection and Emergency Preparedness Program Plans across multi-licensed (NRC / NC / IL) facilities, incorporating NRC regulations, orders, advisories, applicable state regulations, NFPA codes, and requirements from all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) — including the NRC, American Nuclear Insurers (ANI), and Factory Mutual (FM Global) Lead a team of employees and contract personnel supporting fire protection and emergency preparedness programs Design and execute site drills and exercises that demonstrate emergency response capability and effectiveness;

maintain readiness of programs, procedures, personnel, and equipment Serve as the primary technical resource for fire protection and life safety programs; ensure ongoing facility compliance with NFPA and related life-safety codes Oversee EP program performance across sites by ensuring training currency, drill completion, and maintenance of EP equipment and supplies Develop and manage program systems and compliance frameworks; translate complex federal and state regulations into executable operational processes Support licensing activities related to EP and FP, including the preparation of technical documentation that demonstrates regulatory compliance — interfacing with NRC, state agencies, ANI, and FM Global inspectors

Required:

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline

One of the following experience paths:

• Minimum 5 years of experience developing emergency response programs, including training, procedures, surveillances, drills, and exercise design at a regulated facility
• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting emergency response programs in a regulated environment

U.S. work authorization (this role is subject to export control requirements; sponsorship is not available)

Must be 18 years of age or older

Ability to pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test and follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety requirements; ability to wear protective clothing when entering controlled access areas

Ability to walk up and down stairs

Preferred / Desired:

Master’s degree in a science or engineering discipline

Experience in technical or operational safety roles at NRC-regulated fuel cycle facilities licensed under 10 CFR Part 70

Familiarity with NFPA, ANI, and FM Global standards and fire protection/life-safety codes

Demonstrated ability to interface with the NRC, state regulators, mutual aid agencies, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction in a formal regulatory capacity

Experience developing regulatory compliance documentation — translating complex regulatory requirements into operational programs and procedures

Strong decision-making capability in high-stress, time-sensitive situations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to regulators, leadership, and operational teams at all levels

Ability to manage multiple program elements simultaneously while balancing business priorities

Strong leadership and mentoring skills; ability to share technical expertise across organizational boundaries

Master’s degree in science or engineering discipline

Experience in technical operational safety roles at NRC regulated fuel cycle facilities licensed under 10 CFR 70. Able to effectively interface with offsite mutual aid agencies, regulators and other authorities having jurisdiction in a NRC & state regulated license capacity

Ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues and information throughout all levels of the organization and to nuclear regulators. Demonstrated ability to function calmly and effectively in high-stress situations, including response to…