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 the only large-scale commercial uranium enrichment facility 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
This position is responsible for the security of the special nuclear material, classified material and physical protections of commercial interests. This position is responsible for directing the activities of security personnel to ensure the physical protection of the facility. The position is responsible for the protection of classified matter and obtaining security clearances for facility personnel and support personnel. This position interfaces with employees and managers at all levels of the organization and externally with vendors and governmental agencies. This position adheres to the foundational behaviors, company values and Urenco behaviors.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, security management, statistics or engineering field.
- 5-7 years of responsible nuclear experience implementing a physical security program.
- 2 years of management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, security management, statistics or engineering field and a Master’s degree in related field.
- More than 7 years of responsible nuclear experience implementing a physical security program.
- Experience implementing a Nuclear Material Accounting Program for the control of Special Nuclear Material.
- 4 or more years of management experience
Job Details
- Work Location: Urenco USA, Eunice, NM
- Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. 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: CAA Access and Q level security clearance.
- Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
- Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.
Primary Functions
- Manage and Implement the Physical Security Program, Information Security Program, Security of applicable Information Technology systems, Access Authorization and Fitness for Duty Programs.
- Ensure contracted security force contract adherence is maintained to ensure the physical protection of the plant and classified material.
- Ensures the adequacy of security training programs and ensure all security force personnel are adequately trained and equipped.
- Support security oversight of subsidiary in the centrifuge assembly building and work closely with the ET- US Security & Regulatory Affairs Manager.
- Ensure all oversight and auditing responsibilities are concluded. Ensure required reporting is made.
- Manage the security of the Information Technology infrastructure at URENCO USA.
- Interact with regulatory agency personnel regarding the Security Plan and program activities related to licensing, inspections, assessment of performance, and event analysis
- Provides team leadership, training, coaching and mentoring.
- Creates and develops an effective and aligned team and sets challenging goals and expectations for staff.
- Ensures positive behaviors are exhibited by staff.
- Develops and manages the Security budget.
- As a collaborative member of the UUSA Site Leadership Team, supports site and corporate strategies and initiatives, models our cultural values, and drives accountability to meet our key results.
- Is the Local Process Owner for Security and ensures alignment with Group and Local Process Owners.
- In the absence of the Compliance manager may serve as Acting Compliance Manager.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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: $ 160782 - $ 189155 / year and up dependent on candidate.
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
[email protected].
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 only 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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