Nuclear Licensing Manager
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Help us to make a world of difference
Urenco offers a
rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In
fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four
sites across the world.
As a global leader in the production
of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to
a sustainable, net zero world.
This transformational vision
opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic,
energising, and rewarding career.
And right now, we’re
looking for a NUCLEAR LICENSING MANAGER. Based at our Capenhurst site
location you’ll be responsible for the ensuring Health, Safety,
Security and Environmental standards/frameworks comply with external
legal requirements, are accessible and are communicated to the
business effectively such that their implementation is clear and
unambiguous. Taking the lead in developing policy and standards for
compliance with the nuclear site licence and ensure such arrangements
are complied with at Capenhurst, i.e. upholding those standards.
You are the first point of contact for any licensing advice and
provide management oversight of any applications for any replacement
licences, new licenses, or license reviews. Note: within this
definition is included revisions or new permit applications for
environmental compliance.
You’ll lead a team who provide
specialist advice in respect of some specific licence conditions (LC35
- Decommissioning and 36 – Organisational Capability) and more general
advice through the provision of Operational Safety Specialists who
deliver day to day advice and challenge to operations carried out by
each Business Unit on the Capenhurst site (either tenant or direct
licensee operations) and the Shared Service function. Through these
activities, the Licencing Manager ensures Hold Point / Quality Plans
are agreed and adherence is confirmed prior to authorisation of work,
appropriate to the operator’s range of activities and lifecycle
phase(s).
What will your day look like?
• Provide
leadership and management to the Licensing Team, ensuring safe and
compliant delivery of the Licensing Team objectives, delivered on time
and in accordance with wider Capenhurst objectives and priorities.
• Ensuring through development and ownership of a surveillance,
inspection, and audit programme that the activities and undertaken at
Capenhurst are compliant with Capenhurst Arrangements and which could
impact upon:
- Nuclear Safety
- Compliance with the Nuclear
Site Licence
- Radiation protection and compliance with Reg 4(3)
Ionising Radiations Regulations
- Environmental Permits
-
Security of the Nuclear Licensed Site
• Process owner for
control of property transactions (LC3) ensuring Urenco UK Limited
maintains security of tenure of the Nuclear Licensed Site in
accordance with the basis upon which the licence was granted.
•
Responsible for management of the regulatory interface, ensuring
effective establishment and maintenance of excellent regulatory
relationships.
• Deputy to the Chief Nuclear Officer.
•
Contributes as a leader to the Health, Safety, Security and
Environment Culture development and improvement for the site.
•
Direct engagement with wider stakeholders on compliance and safety
issues.
- Will attend, and coordinate attendance by other Urenco
Capenhurst representatives at the Working Groups established under the
Safety Directors’ Forum.
• Responsible for the development,
maintenance and periodic update of Nuclear Site Licence Arrangements
and reviewing their effective implementation via the programme of
audits and inspections.
• Management of team resources, budgets,
and development of the team
- Adequate finance management of
Licensing Team
- Competent and cooperative staff that satisfy all
qualitative and quantitative requirements to achieve the necessary
output of the department.
• Member of the CNO Management Team and
are expected to share ideas and improve the ways of working and the
working environment.
•
What do you need to be great at this
role?
• Degree or MSc in Engineering or Science or equivalent.
• Leadership & Management training
• NEBOSH (or equivalent)
Occupational Safety & Health Diploma (Desirable)
• Process Safety
Certificate (Desirable)
• A minimum of 5 years nuclear site
experience involving nuclear site license, environmental permit, and
other regulatory compliance activities
• A minimum of 5 years’
experience of interacting with regulatory bodies, all levels of
management and other stakeholders
• Experience of influencing
change to drive safety improvements.
• B016 Chief Nuclear Officer
(to deputise only)
• B105 Line Manager (Control and Supervision)
• B132 CMP Peer Reviewer (Nuclear Safety)
• B133 NB MOC Peer
ReviewerB302 Process Owner
• The Job Holder will be expected to
hold an emergency role, which may be an on-call roll, and achieve and
maintain competency in that role in addition to their normal duties.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and motivational skills and
interpersonal skills in order to encourage, develop and facilitate
team working.
• Effective in building and maintaining excellent
working relationships with external stakeholders, particularly ONR and
the Environment Agency.
• Able to plan work in the short to
medium term in accordance with the Company strategic direction and
consistent with the overall Urenco Business Plan.
• Seeks, gives
and receives advice and challenge in a positive and constructive
manner and collaborates towards identifying solutions.
• In-depth
understanding of Capenhurst Arrangements for compliance with its
Nuclear Site Licence, Environmental Permits, security requirements and
protection of assets.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of
the Capenhurst Management System.
• Thorough understanding of the
hazards and risk associated with all operations on the Capenhurst
Site.
• To have a thorough understanding of all phases of complex
nuclear & chemical projects from initiation through to routine
operation
• Appreciation of the Regulator’s approach to
Inspection & Engagement (eg TAGs and TIGs)
• Knowledge of
investigation techniques and root cause analysis
• IT literate
with experience of Microsoft office applications and broad
understanding of plant control systems.
• Proficient in report
writing and presentation skills.
What can you expect from
us?
More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just
a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers
the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day – and
shape your own tomorrow.
We reward your contribution with
industry-leading pay – and thats just the start.
An
exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and
lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in
life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen
too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our
outstanding work achievements.
We’re well aware that being
the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you
can be in your career.
We’re also committed to helping you
achieve work-life balance. So, you can count on us to deliver the
personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications,
learn new skills, and open new possibilities.
• Annual leave
starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of
service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will be able to
accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly.
• A diverse
range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s
contribution.
• Flexible benefits package including life
assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an
opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle
and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and
training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by
supporting, accelerating, and directing your learning. As well as the
completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages
will be offered to meet your specific needs.
Please be aware
that this role is subject to security clearance and medical, drug and
alcohol testing prior to start.
Our Promise
As a
truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the
Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger.
Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an
open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and
diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives,
activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring
work experience.??
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are
enriching the world. And enriching your future.
Nuclear Licensing Manager
Morson Talent
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