Senior Nuclear Conduct of Operations Advisor

BWXT; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 207,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies is seeking a Conduct of Operations & Nuclear Professional Advisor to support the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) project. This role promotes operational excellence, nuclear professionalism, and regulatory compliance across CNL sites, leading initiatives in conduct of operations, readiness assurance, and safety documentation.

The successful candidate will manage training, qualification, and certification programs, assess risks in fuel and waste handling, coordinate with AECL

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in nuclear safety, operations, or regulatory compliance.
• Proven expertise in Conduct of Operations, readiness assurance, and operational leadership.
• Strong understanding of DOE Orders, ANSI/ANS standards, and Canadian regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Conduct of Operations programs across CNL sites.
• Oversee training and qualification programs for operations personnel.
• Evaluate risks related to movement and storage of nuclear fuel and waste.
• Collaborate with AECL, CNSC, and other stakeholders for regulatory alignment.
• Develop safety documentation, hazard analyses, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to system engineering and configuration management for safety-related systems.
• Provide technical guidance during abnormal or emergency conditions involving nuclear operations.
• Manage training, certification, and qualification programs per DOE O 426.2 and Canadian standards.
• Assist with Non-Destructive Assay operations and radiometric analysis for material characterization.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and EVMS-based performance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Training & qualification management

Emergency response

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EVMS

Configuration management

System engineering practices

Job description

BWX Technologies is seeking a Conduct of Operations & Nuclear Professional Advisor to support the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) project. This role promotes operational excellence, nuclear professionalism, and regulatory compliance across CNL sites, leading initiatives in conduct of operations, readiness assurance, and safety documentation.

The successful candidate will manage training, qualification, and certification programs, assess risks in fuel and waste handling, coordinate with AECL