Fire Protection Engineer I-Sr

Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is one of the only uranium enrichment sites in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

To ensure the highest fire protection and safety standards in a nuclear facility through expert engineering, analysis, and program management.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

OR

- Engineering degree with focus in the related field

OR

- Mechanical Engineering degree with focus in the related field

OR

- 2+ years of technical experience and 1 NFPA or equivalent certification

Experience

- 1+ years of related work experience

Preferred

- Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering - 1+ years of experience in nuclear or highly regulated industry

- Basic understanding of 10 CFR 70.72 requirements

- Familiarity with multiple fire protection systems:

- Water-based systems: wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, and deluge systems

- Basic knowledge of gaseous suppression systems (CO2, clean agents)

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Job Details

- The work location for this position is Urenco USA, Eunice, NM .

- Work Schedule:9/80 work week (80 hours over 9 days in a two-week period). Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.

- Travel Required: 10% of the time or less as required.

- Security Clearance Requirement: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required.

- Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty is required, including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.

- Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. Industrial, radiological, and construction environment. UUSA operates and constructs an enrichment facility. Multiple construction activities are taking place on the site. Heavy machinery, personal protective equipment, and other safety requirements are present.

Primary Functions

- Maintain and update the Site Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA) and Site Combustible Loading Calculation

- Develop and manage fire protection systems, including suppression and detection systems

- Evaluate and issue permits for impaired fire suppression and detection systems

- Assess and implement compensatory measures for fire system impairments

- Develop and issue permits for temporary introduction of flammable and combustible materials

- Participate in Integrated Safety Analysis Teams for Design Safety Basis Development, HAZOP, and Safety Analysis

- Perform IROFS-related structural surveillance and inspections

- Conduct 70.72 evaluations as a Change Authority

- Manage the site's flammable and combustible materials control program

- Coordinate with training organization to develop and implement fire protection training

- Function as the facility's Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire protection matters

- Review and approve fire protection-related work orders and maintenance activities

- Assist with NRC event reporting relating to fire protection

- Ensure timely completion of all fire protection surveillance, inspection, test, and maintenance activities

The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

Benefits

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Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.*

Compensation starting at: $88575 - $146169 / year and up dependent on candidate experience.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the largest enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal .

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URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com

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