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Orano Enrichment USA LLC
Fire Safety Engineer
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A Health and Safety Engineer develops workplace processes and procedures that help prevent people from getting injured or sick on the job, and also prevent property from being damaged. Works in industrial and manufacturing settings. Evaluates systems for health risks and designs solutions to minimize risks.
$101,958 / year median in the U.S.
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Remote Fire Safety Engineer Orano Enrichment USA LLC life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), remote work United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge Jul 14, 2026 General Information Name Fire Safety Engineer Ref # 15185 Posting Date Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Country United States Region Tennessee City Oak Ridge (TN) Business Unit (BU) CE Type of Employment Permanent/Regular Desired Starting Date 01-09-2026 Work Schedule Full time Remote Work In office Job SE
- NUCLEAR
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Description Description Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry. Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. Step into a career-defining opportunity with Orano USA, a global leader in nuclear innovation, as we launch Project IKE-a cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TennesseeOVERVIEW
Orano USA is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to support fire safety and suppression engineering for Project IKE. As the Fire Safety Engineer, you will apply advanced fire protection engineering principles to highhazard industrial environments, including uraniumenrichment systems, chemical processes, and specialized nuclear facilities. You will design and evaluate fire protection systems, lead hazard analyses, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to maintain worldclass safety performance.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fire Hazard Analysis- Perform fire and explosion hazard assessments for nuclear and industrial systems, including chemical storage, enrichment equipment, and critical infrastructure. Fire Protection System Design
- Engineer suppression, detection, alarm, and smoke control systems compliant with NFPA, DOE, NRC, and Orano internal standards. Code and Regulatory Compliance
- Interpret and apply NFPA codes, IBC/IFC, and nuclearindustry fire protection requirements; support licensing and regulatory documentation. Performancebased Fire Modeling
- Use FDS, PyroSim, and egress modeling tools to evaluate fire scenarios, smoke movement, and evacuation strategies. Facility Inspections and Audits
- Conduct inspections of fire pumps, sprinklers, alarms, extinguishing systems, and facility fire barriers; document findings and corrective actions. Emergency Preparedness Support
- Contribute to fire response planning, drills, and training for operations and emergency teams. Incident Investigation
- Participate in rootcause analyses and develop engineering recommendations following firerelated events. Crossfunctional Collaboration
- Work closely with nuclear safety engineers, chemical engineers, operations managers, and external regulators.
- 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.