Emergency Preparedness Specialist III at Xenergy

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Job Description

This role is responsible for providing technical capabilities to support emergency preparedness and response to incidents involving special nuclear material (SNM) used in the operation of the TRISO-X Facility, a uranium fuel fabrication facility. Facility operations used to process, handle, and store SNM will be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under 10 CFR 70, supported by applicable sections of 10 CFR 51, 20, 71, 73, and 74, among others.

 

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities: ​

• Review/revise/maintain the NRC-required Site Emergency Plan.

• Develop/review/revise/implement emergency response procedures and checklists.

• Develop/review/revise/deliver emergency response training for general employees, members of the emergency response organization, and offsite emergency response agencies.

• Maintain awareness of NRC, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements to ensure emergency preparedness and response practices are in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Prepare scenario materials and coordinate/organize/schedule periodic emergency exercise/drill activities, including internal and external emergency response personnel, to demonstrate the capabilities of the emergency response organization and to test the equipment needed to respond to an emergency.

• Oversee and/or support inventory, inspection/surveillance, maintenance, and periodic testing/calibration of emergency response equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and company requirements.

• Conduct surveillances, inspections, walk-downs, investigations, and audits/assessments of licensed activities and unusual incidents to ensure compliance with approved Site Emergency Plan and procedures and to confirm emergency response equipment is in place and functional.

• Consult with and advise operations, maintenance, engineering, safety/regulatory, and security personnel on the emergency preparedness impacts of new or proposed changes to processes, procedures, and facility designs/modifications.

• Investigate emergency response-related events, issues, and deficiencies, and identify/implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Support NRC inspections of the emergency preparedness program and periodic observations of emergency exercise/drill activities.

• Maintain emergency preparedness program records to include training materials; drill/exercise materials and related critiques/after-action reviews; inventory and locations of emergency response equipment and supplies; among others.

• Provide support to the emergency response team.

• Serve as a point of contact for federal, state and local emergency response agencies.

• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.

• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public safety, science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Suite 300, Oak Ridge, TN 

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office

Travel: 10%

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri  

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.).  Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them.  Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions.  Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. 

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$89, 550- $149,250

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits 

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   

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