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NRC Compliance Specialist - Nuclear Fuel Services (BWXT) - Erwin, TN
Summary Description of Job:
Responsible for the administration of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Security Compliance Program. Program elements include physical security, security monitoring, access control, and communication systems; security systems testing and maintenance, Fitness for Duty and Human Reliability programs, and Security Procedure updates. The NRC Compliance Coordinator assists the Compliance Unit Manager with ensuring NFS maintains compliance with all applicable NRC regulations and orders.
Major Duties and Responsibilities of Job:
Ensure strict compliance with applicable NRC regulations, Orders, and Security Procedures. Provide technical assistance to Security Management. Maintain and updates NRC approved Physical Security and Contingency Plans as well as site security procedures to ensure strict compliance with all applicable NRC regulations and orders. Maintain all required documentation and support NRC inspections and internal audits relating to the Physical Protection Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, Local Law Enforcement Emergency Response Plan, Safeguards Procedures, and applicable NRC regulations and Orders. Maintain required weekly, quarterly, and annual alarm testing documentation. Maintain required reoccurring compliance tasks. Assist in maintaining Security Post Orders; update, revise, and create new Post Orders as needed. Provide oversight of NRC Safeguard Event Reporting requirements as stated in Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 73 Appendix G. Draft all required reports; maintain detailed records and program metrics for review by management and NRC personnel. Responsible for impact evaluations of new and revised requirements proposed by the NRC, and the preparation and submittal of impact evaluation comments. Responsible for program planning to include analysis and implementation of security upgrades required in response to regulatory changes in site physical protection. Responsible for the implementation of security regulatory licensing requirements, internal audits, and NRC inspections. Responsible for responding to self-identified deficiencies and NRC notices of violation, and the implementation of effective corrective actions to ensure compliance and prevent recurrence. Evaluate Safety Evaluation Request (SERs) to establish and implement security requirements for facility and process modifications and provide change management oversight within the Security department. Provide technical assistance and work closely with the NRC Compliance Unit Manager on security related projects. Provides oversight of the timeliness of procedure updates. Oversees the activities for development, review and processing of new and established written security procedures. Execute additional security related projects and work as assigned by the NRC Security Unit Manager or NRC Compliance Coordinator.
Education Requirements of Job
Bachelor’s degree preferred or 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
Experience Requirements of Job (Beyond educational or equivalent experience):
Two years’ experience in related field (police, military, security) Experience in a security related field is required to demonstrate the ability to apply technical and tactical security in a Category I nuclear environment.
BWXT Grade
6.1
Pay: $64,000 - $101,000
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $101,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.
BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.
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