Nuclear Facility, Regulatory and/or Operations Specialist

Strata-G, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata-G, LLC is seeking a Nuclear Facility, Regulatory and/or Operations Specialist to provide regulatory compliance support for commercial nuclear power plants. The role involves conducting inspections, responding to live plant issues, and drafting reports for regulatory transparency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and over 10 years of experience in nuclear operations. This position requires onsite presence at the Oak Ridge, TN facility, with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or related field.
• Ability to wear protective gear and access high-consequence areas.
• Strong stamina to conduct inspections under regulatory scrutiny.

Responsibilities

• Examine nuclear plant equipment and monitor operations for adherence to NRC regulations.
• Perform risk assessments to identify potential safety vulnerabilities.
• Lead public reporting on inspection findings and regulatory issues.
• Interface with local government officials and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Title

Nuclear Facility, Regulatory and/or Operations Specialist

Location

Home office support and/or various U.S. Commercial Nuclear Power Plants or other licensed nuclear facilities.

Mission

To protect public health, safety, and the environment through operational plans and procedures, engineering controls, and regulatory compliance.

Job Purpose

Nuclear Regulatory and Licensing expert needed to support various nuclear programs and projects in support of NRC licensed reactor, nuclear fuels, or other licensed facilities/operations. Work scope also includes supporting customers with licensing and permitting tasks such as early site permitting tasks. Ideal candidates have direct licensing experience with the NRC, or Agreement State programs, including supporting nuclear safety basis analysis, environmental impacts, hazard analysis, waste management, storage, transportation, emergency planning, construction, nuclear material, and operational permitting. Familiarity with NQA-1 and 10CFR Part 50/51/52/53/70/71/72 and related State or Federal regulations also required.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• On-site Support: Examine nuclear plant equipment, monitor control room operations, and review technical records to ensure adherence to NRC regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Perform risk-informed inspection activities to identify and prioritize potential safety or engineering vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response: Respond to live plant issues and provide real-time, objective expertise to senior agency management.
• Public Reporting: Draft detailed quarterly reports summarizing inspection findings and regulatory violations for public transparency.
• Stakeholder Relations: Lead regulatory meetings with plant executives and interface directly with local government officials or members of the public.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific field.
• Experience: 10+ years’ experience preferred with practical background in nuclear power plant operations, commercial nuclear systems, or the U.S. Nuclear Navy.
• Skills: Strong analytical thinking, excellent technical writing capabilities, and the professional stamina to operate objectively under strict regulatory environments.
• Conditions: Ability to wear protective gear, access high-consequence containment areas, and work a flexible schedule to monitor cross-shift plant activities.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Q clearance if needed.

Job Type

• Contract

Job Location

• Oak Ridge, TN. Onsite only. No remote or hybrid options.

Strata-G will not sponsor applicants for immigrant or non-immigrant work visas. The successful candidate will be required to submit evidence of identity and employment authorization. Tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by Strata-G and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment. Strata-G is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran or disabled status. All job descriptions are evaluated for physical/mental standards prior to posting based on AAP guidelines.