HALEU Senior Technical Advisor

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a HALEU Senior Technical Advisor to work in our Fuel Cycle Science and Technology department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our EROB facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be available for this position. You will report to the manager over the Fuel Cycle Science and Technology manager.

This is a experienced position which requires knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, with a specific focus on mining, conversion, enrichment, deconversion, and fuel fabrication to support HALEU availability for advanced reactors.

• You will contribute to a broad range of HALEU- and fuel cycle-related projects, including: DOE-NE's Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability program and industry/vendor collaborations.

• Work with INL management, DOE-ID, external partners, and other national laboratories to establish agreements, priorities, and problem resolutions to promote successful integration and completion of program goals.

• Oversee and perform project management responsibilities such as: cost reporting; preparation of detailed, resource-loaded, project schedules; establish measures and tracking/reporting performance; provide technical direction, procuring equipment, solving emergent problems, and coordinating efforts among various work entities and government agencies to keep the projects on track.

• Support studies to evaluate options and alternatives for making HALEU available to the advanced reactor companies.

• Prepare various technical and programmatic reports and peer-reviewed journal articles.

• Represent INL and DOE at domestic and international workshops, conferences, and meetings.

• PR0400 - MS in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field and 6 years relevant experience or PhD and 4 years relevant experience.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred

• A clear understanding of the advanced reactor fuel cycle needs, and the Department of Energy's priorities on both LEU and HALEU production is strongly desired.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large programs in the nuclear field.

• Previous experience with nuclear fuel packaging and recycling.

Job Information:

• PR0400 - 250 ($164,616 - $279,816)

• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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