Spent Fuel Management & Licensing Lead

ENEC Operations; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

ENEC Operations is seeking a senior professional to manage the spent fuel management program, including licensing strategy, dry storage technology selection, and regulatory engagement. The role covers design oversight, safety case development, and alignment with UAE policy on spent fuel disposal.

Responsibilities include leading licensing submissions with FANR, coordinating with ENEC Operations and NEBEP, and guiding R&D activities to address technical gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science field.
• 7+ years in developing spent fuel storage systems or nuclear facility design, licensing and regulatory engagement.
• Experience dealing with nuclear regulatory agencies.
• Master's degree and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in developing spent fuel storage systems, facilities with direct experience in technology/vendor selection/design/safety case and licensing submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with FANR to develop and implement the licensing strategy for dry storage facilities.
• Define spent fuel storage program scope, schedules, milestones and cost to ensure timely delivery prior to capacity constraints.
• Monitor and manage program performance including licensing, safety and schedule risks.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across program elements.
• Provide technical input to ENEC’s long-term spent fuel management strategy and R&D needs.

Skills

Spent fuel management

Regulatory engagement

Project delivery

Licensing

Safety case development

R&D coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

ENEC Operations is seeking a senior professional to manage the spent fuel management program, including licensing strategy, dry storage technology selection, and regulatory engagement. The role covers design oversight, safety case development, and alignment with UAE policy on spent fuel disposal.

Responsibilities include leading licensing submissions with FANR, coordinating with ENEC Operations and NEBEP, and guiding R&D activities to address technical gaps.