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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Urenco USA
Eunice, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025
Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is the sole uranium enrichment site in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary Of Responsibilities

To ensure the highest fire protection and safety standards in a nuclear facility through expert engineering, analysis, and program management.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering and 4 or more years as Fire Protection Engineer.


OR

  • Engineering degree and 6 or more years as Fire Protection Engineer or Fire Protection related duties.


OR

15 years of technical experience, and 2 NFPA or equivalent certifications

  • 8 years of combined experience in fire protection, at least 5 years of fire protection service/experience of on-site experience in a nuclear or highly regulated industry
  • Familiarity with 10 CFR 70.72 requirements and implementation in nuclear facility operations
  • Experience with fire system impairments, hot work permits, and compensatory measures
    • Familiarity with fire protection systems
      • Water-based systems:
      • Wet pipe sprinkler systems
      • Dry pipe sprinkler systems
      • Pre-action sprinkler systems
      • Deluge systems
      • Fire pumps and water storage tanks

  • Gaseous fire suppression systems:
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) systems
  • Clean agent systems (e.g., FM-200, Novec 1230
  • Inert gas systems (e.g., Inergen, Argonite)
  • Gaseous fire suppression systems:
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) systems
  • Clean agent systems (e.g., FM-200, Novec 1230)
  • Inert gas systems (e.g., Inergen, Argonite)


Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

  • 10 years of experience in fire protection engineering in the nuclear industry


Familiarity with various fire protection systems, including but not limited to:

  • Water-based systems:
    • Wet pipe sprinkler systems
    • Dry pipe sprinkler systems
    • Pre-action sprinkler systems
    • Deluge systems
    • Fire pumps and water storage tanks???????



  • ????Gaseous fire suppression systems:
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) systems
  • Clean agent systems (e.g., FM-200, Novec 1230)
  • Inert gas systems (e.g., Inergen, Argonite)
  • Oxygen reduction (hypoxic) systems
  • Passive fire protection systems:
  • Fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings
  • NQA-1 Auditor and ISO Auditor certifications.
  • Proficiency in fire code enforcement inspections
  • Familiarity with different types of fire seals, including but not limited to:
  • Intumescent seals
  • Elastomeric seals
  • Mechanical seals
  • Foam seals
  • Mortar-based seals
  • Silicone-based seals
  • Composite sheet seals
  • Putty-based seals
  • Procedure writing and editing skills
  • Ability to support and provide guidance for maintenance planning and execution across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, pump systems) Job Details
  • Full-time position within Engineering Department
  • ???????Works under direct supervision
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Supports export control documentation requirements
  • Work Location: Eunice, NM
  • Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.
  • Travel Required: 10% of the time or less as required
  • Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and an L or Q level security clearance
  • Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty will be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
  • Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of
  • Responsible for the protection of confidential and proprietary information received during employment, including keeping information in strict confidence, exercising a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others, not disclosing or divulging either directly or indirectly information to others, and not using the information commercially or for any other purpose other than the performance of their duties for Urenco. Confidential information includes information and data of any kind concerning any matters affecting or relating to Urenco business or operations, including compensation, investigations, financial controls, etc.


  • Essential Skills

    • Strong organizational and time management abilities
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • Problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
    • Intermediate project tracking capabilities
    • Ability to train others on basic processes
    • Ability to follow established procedures
    • Team-oriented mindset
    • Ability to handle multiple priorities


    Primary Functions

  • Full-time position within Engineering Department
  • ???????Works under direct supervision
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Supports export control documentation requirements
  • Work Location: Eunice, NM
  • Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.
  • Travel Required: 10% of the time or less as required
  • Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and an L or Q level security clearance
  • Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty will be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
  • Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of
  • Responsible for the protection of confidential and proprietary information received during employment, including keeping information in strict confidence, exercising a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others, not disclosing or divulging either directly or indirectly information to others, and not using the information commercially or for any other purpose other than the performance of their duties for Urenco. Confidential information includes information and data of any kind concerning any matters affecting or relating to Urenco business or operations, including compensation, investigations, financial controls, etc.

  • The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

    Benefits

    For Benefits Information click here.

    • Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.


    Compensation starting at: $121320 - $146169 / year and up dependent on candidate.

    Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

    If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

    Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world s demand for sustainable energy.

    Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

    If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

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    URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com

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