Director of Regulatory Affairs & Reactor Licensing

About NANO Nuclear Energy:

NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE) is an advanced nuclear technology company focused on near-term commercialization of nuclear reactors. We leverage strategic vertical integration, through our main business lines: microreactor technology, nuclear fuel production, nuclear fuel transportation, innovative and future nuclear applications.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a high energy, enthusiastic, and experienced nuclear professional to be the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Reactor Licensing. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining the corporate infrastructure for quality, regulatory affairs and reactor licensing and their implementation to further Nano’s vision for licensing and deployment of its microreactor product line: KRONOS-MMR™, LOKI-MMR™, and ZEUS™. The Director’s initial focus and responsibility will be to ensure the successful implementation of Nano’s current KRONOS-MMR projects in the U.S. and Canada. To support these, primary familiarity and experience with NRC quality and licensing requirements associated with 10 CFR Parts 50 and 52 are expected and additional familiarity with and experience with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) quality and licensing requirements are desired. To support Nano’s vision, the Director will also be responsible for assembling and developing project teams to support potential design certification and/or manufacturing license efforts associated with Nano’s reactor product line for deployment in the US, Canadian, and international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Ensure appropriate coordination and interaction with other Nano organizations (e.g., Corporate, Finance, HR, Engineering, etc.) to ensure successful implementation of Nano’s vision.

·        Provide direction and guidance to Nano staff and contractors performing quality, regulatory affairs and licensing activities associated with Nano’s reactor product line.

·        Act as the primary interface with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other applicable regulatory agencies (e.g., CNSC).

·        Facilitate and lead interactions, meetings, and communications with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and alignment with regulatory expectations including pre-application activities relating to the company’s current projects and it’s reactor technologies.

·        Develop, coordinate, review, and submit licensing documentation, including applications for new advanced reactor permits, licenses or certifications, license amendments, and regulatory filings.

·        Develop and review programmatic procedures supporting development of licensing documents that will be submitted to the NRC and other applicable regulatory authorities (e.g., CNSC).

·        Ensure all licensing documents comply with NRC and other applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines, as well as any other pertinent regulatory standards.

·        Develop compliance plans and schedules to meet regulatory milestones and ensure timely approvals.

·        Provide expert interpretation and guidance on regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.

·        Advise internal teams on regulatory implications of project designs, operational changes, quality assurance, and new developments.

·        Prepare and coordinate readiness for regulatory audits and inspections.

·        Monitor and report on regulatory risks and compliance status to senior management.

·        Develop and deliver training programs related to regulatory compliance and licensing processes.

·        Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all regulatory communications, filings, and licensing documents.

·        Ensure policies are up to date with current regulatory standards and best practices.

·        Monitor and analyze regulatory developments, trends, and changes in nuclear energy regulations specifically related to nuclear reactors and particularly advanced nuclear reactors technologies including microreactors.

·        Participate in NRC and nuclear reactor industry forums and discussions.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant Science or Engineering field (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Engineering Science, Physics, Mathematics).

·        Minimum 15 years of experience in nuclear licensing and/or engineering.

·        Prior experience in supervisory or managerial roles.

Highly Preferred

·        Knowledge and application of NRC guidance in NUREG-1537, NUREG-0800, and Reg Guides 1.70 and 1.206.

·        Familiarity with NRC guidance and industry initiatives associated with advanced non-light water reactors such as RG 1.232, RG 1.233, RG 1.242, and RG 1.253, and NEI 18-04 and NEI 21-07, etc.

·        Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards typically used for compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. ACI, ANS/ANSI, ASME, IEEE, etc.).

·       Familiarity with specific licensing documentation requirements, public transparency requirements, information withholding requirements and procedures, and document processing requirements and processes for licensing documents.

·        Demonstrated ability to develop and lead project teams in successful completion of goals and objectives, promoting and ensuring a positive and strong safety culture and overall team results.