Licensing Specialist

BWXT; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

BWXT is seeking a Licensing Specialist in Erwin, Tennessee, to maintain NRC and state radioactive materials licenses and serve as a compliance resource for regulatory matters. The role includes submitting licensing applications and supporting compliance reviews.

Candidates must have a B.S./B.A. and 6-8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary between $76,000 and $119,000 per year, alongside comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience with regulatory requirements and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to act as a compliance resource and solve complex licensing problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NRC and state radioactive materials licenses and coordinate inspections.
• Prepare licensing submissions and consolidate input for regulatory compliance.
• Support reviews of licensing programs and advise teams on regulatory action.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Physical Science or Business Administration

Job description

Licensing Specialist

Position Overview

Maintain NRC and state radioactive materials licenses, including change requests and documentation. Serves as regulatory interface on licensing and compliance matters. Coordinates follow-up efforts to NRC and state compliance inspections. Serves as compliance resource for packaging and transport of radioactive materials, including packages requiring NRC approval.

Location

On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.

Your Day To Day As a Licensing Specialist

• Plans and organizes the NFS Erwin activities associated with NRC and state licensing, including license applications, amendment and renewal requests, decommissioning requests, and associated documentation.
• Prepares licensing submittals to regulatory agencies, directs the consolidation of licensing input from all areas of the company for submittal to regulatory agencies and exercises judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Supports reviews of the NFS licensing programs for compliance with appropriate governmental rules and regulations.
• Interfaces with and provides assistance to NRC and other regulatory inspectors and licensing personnel.
• Establishes liaison with and acts as a licensing resource to other team members and groups such as Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Health Physics, Industrial Safety, and Environmental Safety on matters pertaining to license and regulatory compliance.
• Review regulatory information notices, new regulations, inspection reports, and related documents and advise responsible groups on action necessary to achieve compliance.
• Administers the activities associated with tracking regulatory commitments including entering the commitments into the correction action program systems, generating reports to track the status of the commitments, and ensuring they are properly documented to support closure.
• Solves complex licensing problems; takes on new perspectives on existing licensing solutions; and uses best licensing practices and knowledge to improve the licensing program.
• Works independently acting as a licensing resource for colleagues with less knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

B.S./B.A. – Engineering, Physical Science or Business Administration. With a B.S. degree, requires 6-8 years of experience. Previous experience with regulatory requirements and regulatory agencies is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay

Base salary range: $76,000 – $119,000 per year. Total compensation may include an annual cash incentive and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits.

Employment Requirements

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWXT 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.