Deputy Head of Compliance

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Licenses

L Clearance
(Required)

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Skills

Leadership
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Budgeting

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Education

Bachelor's degree
(Required)

Master's degree
 
Job details
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Pay

$157,950 - $197,438 a year
Shift and schedule

Weekends as needed

Nights as needed

On call
Encouraged to apply
Military encouraged
 
Full job description
Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is one of the only uranium enrichment sites in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

To provide leadership, direction, and overall management to the site compliance organization, which includes Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Safeguards and Performance Assessment, Safety and Emergency Planning, and Security. Included in these responsibilities is organizing, controlling, and coordinating the conduct of site compliance activities both within the department and across the site. Management and leadership responsibilities include the establishment of department and individual goals and objectives, monitoring organizational performance, and managing budgets.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Ten (10) plus years of experience in an operations/maintenance/compliance environment; of which at least three (3) years include previous leadership experience and four (4) years of responsible nuclear experience. Experience and skills should demonstrate an Advanced/Expert competency level
Experience managing at least one functional area in the compliance department

Preferred Qualifications:
Education
Master’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline.
Experience
Ten (10) plus years of experience in the nuclear industry including experience in a leadership position. Knowledge in operating nuclear/enrichment facility is preferred.
Prior Certification as a UUSA Shift Manager. U.S. Nuclear Navy Qualified Watch Supervisor, NRC Licensed Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator may be substituted for URENCO USA certifications.
Experience managing at least 2 functional areas
Job Details
Work Location: Urenco USA, Eunice, NM.
Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights 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: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required.
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: General Office, Plant/Production with Low light, confined spaces, near moving parts, radiation, risk of electrical shock, chemicals, vibration, outdoor with extreme cold, heat, wet or humid conditions
Primary Functions
Ensures the plant is operated in a safe and efficient manner by:
Hiring, training and evaluating a highly technical staff.
Reviewing and approving plant operating procedures to certify that they are in accordance with government regulations and the manufacturers technical specification.
Reinforcing behaviors, actions, and policies that support the requirements of LBDs and operating procedures.
Assists company leadership and senior staff members with:
Development of long-range and short-range plans, policies, programs and objectives
Establishing compliance and self-improvement goals for the site to include: 1) maintaining a healthy and fully utilized site corrective action program, ensuring that issues are identified and the correct actions are taken to prevent recurrence in a timely manner 2) development and maintenance of a human performance program and culture which improves performance and mitigates risk/consequence
Development and implementation of site key performance indicators
Development and implementation of strategic changes
Works collaboratively with senior management and cross functional teams to:
Establish and implement compliance standards at all levels within the organization and site
Meet organizational goals including, but not limited to, production and safety targets
Plan and accomplish strategic site project
Reinforce and support the company's mission, vision, and values
Foster timely and effective communication throughout the organization including making presentations and communication with executive management
Demonstrate support and advocacy for company programs and policies.
Works at the Urenco Group level to lead initiatives that:
Ensure best practices and OE are shared across sites.
Ensure group health and safety standards are developed and implemented.
Ensure an appropriate safety culture and consciousness is maintained through application of sound management principle
Ensure the health and safety for general public and the facility staff from radiation and chemical exposure and other consequences of an accident at the facility.
Ensure adequate level of staffing and capability is maintained.
Ensure applicable personnel, including suppliers, acquire and maintain security clearances commensurate with assigned function.
Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.
Conduct regular and timely staff meetings to communicate relevant information to management and employees.
Represent URENCO USA in front of external regulatory agencies and community organizations as needed.
Support ERO as required.
Oversee site activities to ensure compliance with the conditions of the license, regulations, programmatic criteria, and management expectations. 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: $157950 - $197438 / 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 HRUUSA@urenco.com .

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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