What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Facility Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist position at Orano USA?
Job description
Ideal qualifications
Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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.
Our Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
- Numerous Training and Development opportunities
- and more...
Ideal qualifications
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.
Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.