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Name
Nuclear Facility Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist
Ref #
12485
Posting Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Country
United States
Region
Tennessee
City
Oak Ridge (TN)
Business Unit (BU)
CE
Type of Employment
Permanent/Regular
Desired Starting Date
06-04-2026
Work Schedule
Full time
Remote Work
In office
Job
W - PROTECTION & SECURITY

Description

Description

About Orano

Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry. Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation.

Overview

Step into a career-defining opportunity with Orano USA, a global leader in nuclear innovation, as we launch Project IKE—a cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As Nuclear Facility Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of building one of the most advanced clean energy infrastructures in the country.

This isn't just another MC&A Specialist role. You'll be at the forefront of nuclear material security and compliance for Project IKE, responsible for ensuring that all nuclear materials are securely managed, accurately tracked, and fully compliant with national and international safeguards regulations — all in service of a multi-billion-dollar facility that will power America's energy independence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain systems to track all nuclear materials on-site, conduct regular inventories and reconcile discrepancies to ensure accurate records
  • Implement procedures in line with 10 CFR Part 74 and ensure full compliance with NRC, DOE, and international safeguards requirements
  • Analyze material flow and measurement data to detect potential losses or anomalies, and prepare mandatory reports on nuclear material status for submission to regulatory bodies
  • Prevent unauthorized access, diversion, or misuse of nuclear materials, and support inspections and audits by the NRC, DOE, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  • Assist in the design and implementation of the facility's MC&A program, establishing protocols for the measurement, control, and detection of special nuclear material
  • Work closely with operations teams to ensure nuclear material handling aligns with safeguards obligations, and provide technical expertise during facility modifications or new processes involving nuclear material
Requirements

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.

  • Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field 
  • Technical expertise in nuclear material measurement, control systems, and safeguards 
  • In-depth regulatory knowledge of NRC, DOE, and IAEA requirements, including 10 CFR Part 74 
  • Strong analytical skills for detecting discrepancies, analyzing material flow data, and ensuring accurate accounting 
  • Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with regulators, auditors, facility staff, and engineering leadership 
  • High level of documentation discipline and experience operating within regulated and audited environment


This position is notional.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities
  • and more…

Orano Group

Working on current and future challenges to power and preserve our world, build the one of tomorrow, and improve life for our communities - that’s exciting for you. For us, too. By joining Orano, a leading international player in the nuclear sector, you’re in the right place.


Every day, employees at Orano work to produce efficient and reliable nuclear energy, fight climate change, find solutions that conserve natural resources, and advance progress in healthcare.


Our strengths are throughout the entire nuclear fuel cycle: mastery of cutting-edge technologies, safe and high value-added products and services, specialized expertise, and strong innovation capabilities. These are just some of the qualities that showcase the exceptional skills of our 18,000 employees and their continuous learning, which we support. Diverse in profiles and experience - proof of our openness to all talent - they share the same ambition: to unlock the full value of nuclear energy.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.