Senior Licensing Specialist (ISFSI/Nuclear)

About the role

PGE is seeking a Senior Licensing Specialist at the Trojan ISFSI to support the licensing basis, regulatory compliance, and agency interfaces. The ideal candidate will maintain ISFSI licensing documents, manage NRC submittals and 10 CFR 72.48 evaluations, support audits/inspections, and apply 10 CFR Parts 72/73 and ANSI/ANS standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISFSI licensing documents
• Manage NRC submittals and 10 CFR 72.48 evaluations
• Support audits/inspections
• Apply 10 CFR Parts 72/73 and ANSI/ANS standards
• Track impacts of Oregon ORS/OAR
• Conduct exercises in accordance with established security and operational policies and procedures
• Administer one or more departmental programs and develop and implement associated procedures
• Contribute to project planning, schedule/risk management, and stakeholder communications
• Develop, maintain and process licensing documents
• Negotiate with licensing authorities to develop new or innovative ways to meet requirements
• Monitor industry developments and assess impact on department activities
• Propose and implement changes to processes and procedures based on findings
• Lead or conduct screenings (72.48) or evaluations to comply with licensing requirements
• Collect and analyze data and prepare reports for outside regulators and PGE management
• Identify trends and, if appropriate, recommend and implement remediation strategies
• Organize and maintain data and records
• Develop and maintain record architecture system
• Develop and implement remediation and preventive measures to ensure compliance
• Develop and deliver regulatory training; maintain procedures and document control; support internal assessments and readiness reviews
• Interface with NRC, state, and local agencies; coordinate audits, inspections, and enforcement actions; lead corrective actions
• Plan, schedule, lead and document emergency training drills and exercises
• Maintain the ISFSI licensing basis, including Safety Analysis Reports, Technical Specifications, CoC/LOA conditions, and implementing procedures
• Prepare, submit, and track NRC submittals (e.g., exemptions, amendments, notifications, 72.48 evaluations/summaries, 10 CFR 72/73 correspondence) and coordinate Requests for Additional Information (RAIs)
• Support 10 CFR 72.48 screenings/evaluations and change control; ensure configuration management alignment
• Interpret and apply 10 CFR Parts 72 and 73 requirements to licensing and security plans; ensure compliance with ANSI/ANS standards applicable to ISFSI design, operations, quality, and emergency preparedness
• Monitor and assess impacts of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) relevant to nuclear materials, radiation protection, emergency management, environmental protection, and industrial safety as they affect ISFSI activities
• Support security plan maintenance (Part 73), emergency planning, radiation protection program interfaces, QA (10 CFR Part 72 Subpart G), and environmental/NEPA-related obligations as applicable

Requirements

Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science or related field or equivalent experience
• Typically, 10 or more years of power plant experience with a minimum of three years in nuclear power plants or equivalent level of technical program management experience
• Preferred Experience: 3+ years of nuclear licensing at a nuclear facility to include experience with NRC submittals/RAIs, strong technical writing/change control, and familiarity with Oregon laws and rules. Direct ISFSI licensing experience (10 CFR Part 72) Prior interface with Oregon state agencies (e.g., OHA, OEM, DEQ) and local emergency planning authorities. Experience with quality assurance under 10 CFR 72 Subpart G and ANSI/ASME NQA-1 programs. Knowledge of NEI guidance and NRC regulatory guidance applicable to ISFSIs (e.g., RGs, NUREGs).

Qualifications

Functional Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of basic design features and operating characteristics of ISFSI structures and components
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state licensing and reporting requirements, including preparation of documents and report submissions
• Advanced knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)
• Advanced knowledge of radiation protection related to emergency planning
• Advanced knowledge of federal regulations concerning screenings/evaluations for proposed changes, tests, or experiments affecting the ISFSI
• Advanced ability to plan, organize and carry out program-related activities, i.e., emergency response drills/exercises, training programs
• Advanced ability to collect and analyze radiation exposure data and perform relevant calculations

Skills

General Competencies:

• Advanced Analytical thinking skills
• Advanced decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of utility industry
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced presentation/facilitation skills
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate safety leadership skills

Benefits

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.