Nuclear & Regulatory Manager -NRC in USA Experience - Vancouver, CA

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Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a General Manager to oversee US Regulatory functions with the NRC in Vancouver. This role requires expertise in nuclear engineering and project management, focusing on regulatory compliance and licensing for innovative reactor designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear technologies and proven leadership skills, with a commitment to safety and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry.
• Strong knowledge of NRC regulations and industry standards.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee R&D, engineering, regulatory compliance, and licensing for nuclear reactor design.
• Develop strategies to obtain licenses and prepare regulatory documentation.
• Conduct technical evaluations and support safety analyses.

Skills

Nuclear technologies

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Physics

Job description

Job Description

This is a General Manager role overseeing all US Regulatory functions with the NRC, based in Vancouver, BC. Preference for local candidates; however, applications from the continental US, Canada, and North America are welcome.

Must have experience working with the application process with the NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

This role will oversee R&D, engineering, regulatory compliance, and licensing for our next-generation nuclear reactor design with the NRC. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in nuclear engineering, strong project management skills, budgeting experience, and a history of delivering complex projects on schedule. The GM will serve as a key connector across university labs, engineering partners, and licensing authorities to advance our SMR program. Regulatory application to the NRC is crucial.

• Develop relationships with engineering, operations, legal, and environmental firms to address engineering and licensing requirements and resolve regulatory issues.
• Develop and implement strategies to obtain licenses for new nuclear reactor designs.
• Prepare and review licensing documents, including licensing applications, regulatory reports, amendment requests, and license renewal applications, in compliance with NRC requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Support safety analyses, environmental reports, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory meetings, representing the company's licensing interests.
• Develop business plans and budgets for various projects.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Physics (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear technologies, including conventional nuclear plants, SMRs, advanced reactors, LWR, HTGR, molten salt, and liquid metal.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals, even with partial information.
• Strong understanding of NRC regulations and related industry standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise regulatory documentation.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Proven ability to work across functions, industries, and disciplines.
• Understanding of industrial markets and integration with nuclear technologies.
• Understanding and proven track record of embracing Nuclear Safety Culture principles.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.