Senior Technical Advisor – Nuclear Facility Safety & Licensing
GE Vernova · North Carolina
📍 Wilmington NC USAvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-28
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Job Description Summary
Job Description What You'll Do
Implement and manage Fire Protection and Emergency Preparedness Program Plans across multi-licensed (NRC / NC / IL) facilities, incorporating NRC regulations, orders, advisories, applicable state regulations, NFPA codes, and requirements from all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) — including the NRC, American Nuclear Insurers (ANI), and Factory Mutual (FM Global)
Lead a team of employees and contract personnel supporting fire protection and emergency preparedness programs
Design and execute site drills and exercises that demonstrate emergency response capability and effectiveness; maintain readiness of programs, procedures, personnel, and equipment
Serve as the primary technical resource for fire protection and life safety programs; ensure ongoing facility compliance with NFPA and related life-safety codes
Oversee EP program performance across sites by ensuring training currency, drill completion, and maintenance of EP equipment and supplies
Develop and manage program systems and compliance frameworks; translate complex federal and state regulations into executable operational processes
Support licensing activities related to EP and FP, including the preparation of technical documentation that demonstrates regulatory compliance — interfacing with NRC, state agencies, ANI, and FM Global inspectors
What You'll Bring
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
One of the following experience paths:
- Minimum 5 years of experience developing emergency response programs, including training, procedures, surveillances, drills, and exercise design at a regulated facility
- Minimum 15 years of experience supporting emergency response programs in a regulated environment
U.S. work authorization (this role is subject to export control requirements; sponsorship is not available)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test and follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety requirements; ability to wear protective clothing when entering controlled access areas
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Preferred / Desired:
Master's degree in a science or engineering discipline
Experience in technical or operational safety roles at NRC-regulated fuel cycle facilities licensed under 10 CFR Part 70
Familiarity with NFPA , ANI , and FM Global standards and fire protection/life-safety codes
Demonstrated ability to interface with the NRC, state regulators, mutual aid agencies, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction in a formal regulatory capacity
Experience developing regulatory compliance documentation — translating complex regulatory requirements into operational programs and procedures
Strong decision-making capability in high-stress, time-sensitive situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to regulators, leadership, and operational teams at all levels
Ability to manage multiple program elements simultaneously while balancing business priorities
Strong leadership and mentoring skills; ability to share technical expertise across organizational boundariesMaster’s degree in science or engineering discipline
Experience in technical operational safety roles at NRC regulated fuel cycle facilities licensed under 10 CFR 70.
Able to effectively interface with offsite mutual aid agencies, regulators and other authorities having jurisdiction in a NRC & state regulated license capacity
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues and information throughout all levels of the organization and to nuclear regulators.
Demonstrated ability to function calmly and effectively in high-stress situations, including response to site emergencies
Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on best available information
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface at all levels of the organization
Ability to evaluate the external impact of business activities and decisions on potential customers, market / industry, media, government and communities
Ability to manage multiple aspects of fire protection and emergency preparedness programs while supporting business interests
Ability to interface effectively with operational and regulatory authorities in a matrix organization
Significant experience with fire protection and emergency preparedness programs at a NRC licensed nuclear facility
Familiarity with NFPA, ANI, FM Global and fire protection/life-safety codes & guidance
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to guide others effectively.
Shares technical expertise across organizational boundaries and utilizes strong mentoring skills to support the development of Emergency Preparedness program.
Builds strong working relationships with nuclear regulators, business partners, customers, functional leaders, and engineers.
Eligibility Qualifications:
For Controlled Access Area: must be able to successfully pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test; follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; wear protective clothing to enter the area.
Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to walk up and down stairs.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran s
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