Centrus Energy Corp. is a trusted supplier of enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants in the United States and around the world. Our mission is to provide reliable and competitive fuel goods and services to meet the needs of our customers, consistent with the highest levels of integrity, safety, and security.

Given our work on advanced gas centrifuge uranium enrichment technology, the Company is especially interested in applicants with experience in engineering, high-tech manufacturing, complex plant operations, regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

At the leading edge of U.S. nuclear technology development, Centrus is dedicated to the long-term growth of the commercial U.S. nuclear fuel supply and the expansion of the commercial nuclear power industry worldwide.

Position Overview

Primary job responsibilities include develop and lead a laboratory team, under approved procedures and processes, responsible for the safe and compliant maintenance, operation, and calibration of mass spectrometers, Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) equipment, and other laboratory functions to support NRC regulated ACO nuclear operations. 

The specific work assignments include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• In a positive environment, provide the technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training and coaching to the laboratory team for safe performance of assigned tasks.
• Plans, schedules, and organizes work to ensure performance of laboratory duties, effective utilization of employees and compliance with all safety, regulatory, quality, and contract requirements.
• In conjunction with other site operations departments, develop and implement the overall programmatic design requirements for Mass Spectrometry maintenance, calibration, and operation, including a UF6 Isotopic Standards program.
• In conjunction with other site operations departments, develop and implement the overall programmatic design requirements for NDA maintenance, calibration, and operation.
• Interface with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, other locations, auditors, and client representatives.
• Ensures all nuclear operations are conducted within the expectations and requirements of regulated programs, for example, Quality Assurance Plan, Engineering Configuration Management, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Criticality Safety, Health Physics, and Work Control. 
• Ensures classified material and processes in the laboratories are handled appropriately.
• Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to management.
• Responsible for maintaining positive employee relations.
• May be assigned special projects and other job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong PC skills including Microsoft software.
• Strong knowledge of scientific processes and procedures performed by Laboratory personnel.
• Strong understanding of federal and state policies and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
• Detail oriented.
• Previous experience in NDA (Non-Destructive Assay) and/or Mass Spectrometry is preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Chemistry, or a related science or engineering field or equivalent experience, and 2 years in a supervisory/management role 
• At least 4 years of industrial/chemical/nuclear/laboratory plant operations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar rigorous industry or the military

• Must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

   

In compliance with federal law, all