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Remote Licensing Specialist Orano Enrichment USA LLC life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), remote work United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge Aug 25, 2026 General Information Name Licensing Specialist Ref # 15772 Posting Date Friday, August 21, 2026 Country United States Region Tennessee City Oak Ridge (TN) Business Unit (BU) CE Type of Employment Permanent/Regular Desired Starting Date 05-10-2026 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, Tennessee
OVERVIEW
Orano USA is seeking a Licensing Specialist to support all U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing and regulatory compliance activities for a nuclear fuel cycle facility. This position maintains the facility's licensing basis, prepares regulatory submittals, coordinates NRC interactions, and ensures compliance with 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, 71, and 74. As the Licensing Specialist, you'll work closely with operations, safety, engineering, and quality teams to ensure that facility activities remain consistent with regulatory requirements and approved licensing documents.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Regulatory Licensing & Documentation Prepare, revise, and maintain licensing basis documents such as the License Application, Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) Summary, Safety Analysis Report (SAR), Environmental Report, and Emergency Plan.
Develop and submit license amendment requests, exemption requests, 10 CFR 70.72 evaluations, and other NRC correspondence.
Maintain configuration control of licensing documents and regulatory commitments.
Track regulatory changes and assess impacts on facility programs and licensing basis. Regulatory Interface Serve as a primary interface with the NRC for inspections, audits, meetings, and Requests for Additional Information (RAIs).
Coordinate NRC inspections, including preparation of evidence packages and support for subjectmatter experts.
Draft and manage responses to NRC RAIs, inspection findings, and enforcement actions. Compliance & Safety Basis Support Support implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) and associated controls.
Review facility changes for compliance with the licensing basis and perform 10 CFR 70.72 change evaluations.
Support programs related to radiation protection, criticality safety, MC&A, fire protection, and environmental compliance as they relate to licensing requirements. Internal Coordination & Training Collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to ensure regulatory requirements are understood and implemented.
Provide training and guidance on licensing basis requirements and regulatory expectations.
Support audits, assessments, and corrective action processes related to licensing and compliance. Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering, nuclear engineering, chemistry, or business-related disciplines.
2 to 7 years of experience in nuclear regulatory compliance, NRC licensing, DOE nuclear operations, or similar regulated environments.
Working knowledge of NRC regulations, especially 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, 71, and 74.
Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce clear, defensible regulatory documents.
Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to facility operations.
PREFERRED
Master's degree is regulatory affairs or regulatory science.
Experience with
NUREG1520, ISA
Summary development, or riskinformed licensing.
Prior involvement in NRC inspections or regulatory audits.
Familiarity with nuclear safety programs such as criticality safety, MC&A, or radiation protection.
Experience with configuration management and document control systems.
Advanced degree or professional certification in regulatory affairs or nuclear policy.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strong analytical and regulatory interpretation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple licensing actions simultaneously.
Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. 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... Orano Group Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.
Orano's activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.
In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212. 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 requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.