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Urenco USA · 10 hours ago

Deputy Head of Engineering

Eunice, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$154K/yr - $197K/yr

10+ years exp

Urenco USA is a leader in nuclear energy innovation, operating the only uranium enrichment site in North America located in Eunice, NM. They are seeking a Deputy Head of Engineering responsible for overseeing engineering support functions, ensuring safety and efficiency, and providing leadership for the engineering teams.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day oversight of the Engineering Department in Eunice, NM, including:

System Engineering

Design Engineering

Acceptance Engineering

Engineering Project Delivery

Information Services

Maintains overall responsibility for support of the plant to ensure it is operated in a safe and efficient manner by:

Operational management of a multi-discipline team of System Engineers

Hiring, training and evaluating a highly technical staff in Systems Engineering

Reviewing and approving System Engineering procedures to certify compliance with regulations and manufacturer requirements

Reinforcing behaviors, actions, and policies that support Engineering requirements and System Engineering operating procedures

Maintains overall responsibility for development and design of modifications in support of Project implementation:

Operational management of a multi-discipline team of Design Engineers

Deliver Conceptual and Basic design for production assets according to customer specifications

Ensure plant designs will meet license requirements, highest safety standards, customer specifications, operational flexibility and product integrity

Manages Design and Engineering Services to Site Projects. Additionally, interface with Group design authority as well as customer requirements and Site License conditions

Ensure advanced plant designs comprise safety features based on best industrial practice and lessons learned from other nuclear counterparts

Maintains overall responsibility for the support of project implementation on site:

Provide engineering design and specification support for new projects

Provide work force planning needs to implement engineering designs into overall project needs

Provide field engineering support during installation and start-up to ensure project success

Validate field installation to design specifications and document

Provide support to incorporate all design changes into our approved system through IS/Document control

Provide guidance on project acceptance and closures

Functional Area budget, which includes procurement and expense report approvals

Assists company leadership and senior staff members with:

Development of long-range and short-range plans, policies, programs and objectives

Establishing production goals for the site

Development and implementation of site key performance indicators

Development and implementation of strategic changes

Works collaboratively with senior management and cross functional teams to:

Establish and implement the conduct of operations

Meet organizational goals including, but not limited to, production and safety targets

Plan and accomplish strategic site projects

Reinforce and support the company's mission, vision, and values

Serves as active member of the following teams:

Project Review Committee

Plant Health Committee

Works at the Urenco Group level to lead initiatives that:

Ensure best practices and OE are shared across sites

Ensure risk is mitigated regarding protection of the asset

Ensure group standards are developed and implemented

Ensure an appropriate safety culture and consciousness is maintained through application of sound management principles

Ensure the health and safety for general public and the facility staff from radiation and chemical exposure and other consequences of an accident at the facility

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate throughout the organization including making presentations and communicating with executive management

Knowledge of and advocate for a rigorous operator training and development process

Demonstrated support and advocacy for company programs and policies

Oversee day-to-day management of production and site priorities including safety, cost, and schedule

Establish operational standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete on-time delivery

Ensure adequate level of staffing and capability is maintained to the production division s functional requirements. Ensure applicable personnel, including suppliers, acquire and maintain security clearances commensurate with assigned function

Recommends and implements strategic changes in the manufacturing and operations strategy

Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships

Oversee shift operations budget to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements

Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations

Conduct regular and timely staff meetings to communicate relevant information to management and employees

Represent URENCO USA in front of external regulatory agencies and community organizations as needed

Support ERO as required

Oversee site activities to ensure compliance with the conditions of the license, regulations, programmatic requirements

Qualification

Engineering degreeLeadership experienceProject managementRegulated industry experienceEngineering standards knowledgeCommunicationConflict resolutionInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor s degree in an engineering or scientific field from an accredited college or university

Ten (10) plus years of experience in an engineering environment; of which at least three (3) years include previous leadership experience

Experience in managing projects/plants

Strong track record of communicating, interfacing and influencing at management levels

Background in a regulated industry, for example energy, chemicals or pharmaceuticals, preferably in an international setting

Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and a L or Q level security clearance

Preferred

Ten (15) plus years of experience in an engineering environment; of which at least five (5) years include previous leadership experience

Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization and to liaise with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide solutions

Excellent conflict resolution skills

Project management skills to support selection and deployment of resources

Significant related demonstrable experience in establishing design engineering policies, strategies and standards which comply with statutory and company codes and regulations, including safety through engineering design

Familiarity with engineering standards/specification and requirements in a highly regulated environment, including Safety Cases

Knowledge and understanding of engineering regulations