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Sr. Manager, EMEA Nuclear Regulatory Affairs

Westinghouse Electric
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Senior Manager, EMEA Nuclear Regulatory Affairs

Westinghouse Electric Company Springfields

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As a Sr. Manager you will direct and lead the nuclear regulatory affairs activities in support of Westinghouse business objectives in EMEA. These include the coordination and integration of activities, within and between Global Nuclear Regulatory Affairs, the EMEA Business Unit, and GOS facilities in EMEA with nuclear licenses issued by their national regulators.

You will report to the Vice President, Global Nuclear Regulatory Affairs and be located at Springfields. This is a remote position, and you can expect occasional business travel, mainly within Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide Regulatory Support, Guidance and Oversight for Westinghouse Businesses, Products and Services:
  • Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with the key EMEA nuclear regulators directly or by working with GOS facilities to ensure they take appropriate steps to maintain such relationships.
  • Support the business unit by helping navigate any regulatory hurdles to acquiring new business.
  • Apply regulatory knowledge to identify, integrate, and where appropriate direct acceptable resolution of technical and regulatory issues addressing customer or Westinghouse requirements.
  • Provide for Westinghouse response and engagement to international regulatory bodies; industry and standards organizations based on alignment with the business unit and global regulatory affairs needs and
    expectations.
  • Ensure all EMEA locations have a strong inspection preparation and follow up program.
  • Serve as the primary Westinghouse interface with nuclear regulatory agencies in EMEA; Maintain awareness of significant regulatory interactions when the Westinghouse licensed facility is the primary contact.
  • Ensure implementation of Global Regulatory Affairs initiatives within EMEA.
  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure Westinghouse has a strong relationship with the key regulators.
  • Resolve EMEA business unit and GOS regulatory issues either directly or by supporting the licensed facilities as needed.
  • Coordinate regulatory activities on behalf of GNRA with GOS facility, EH&S and Legal organizations.
  • Implement global regulatory affairs initiatives.
  • Identify, prioritize and represent Westinghouse on selected international and industry organizations.
  • Lead nuclear regulatory activities to ensure projects, initiatives and processes are in conformance with established policies and objectives.
  • With support from GNRA, ensure EMEA is appropriately implementing the Westinghouse Part 21 program.
  • Engage the business unit in the proposal phase for any significant new projects and/or due diligence phase for mergers/acquisitions to ensure nuclear regulatory requirements have been appropriately considered.
  • Includes managerial responsibilities related to leading regulatory affairs activities and coordinating cross-functional teams across the EMEA region
  • Maintain cognizance of the certification status of packages Westinghouse uses to ship Radioactive Material (RAM), including new fuel, throughout EMEA. Assist the transportation group as needed to ensure packages remain certified (or re-certified) to support our business needs.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years experience required, with detailed knowledge of at least one key EMEA nuclear regulatory.
  • Proven experience dealing with nuclear regulators is an essential characteristic. Established relationships with key regulatory leaders. Bachelor's degree in technical or business area is typically required. MBA or Master's degree is highly.
  • Broad business acumen punctuated by incorporation nuclear regulatory requirements in decision making.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within the organization and with Customers at all levels creating value and alignment.
  • Superior ability to communicate clearly in writing, verbally and through presentations.
  • Strong relationship building characteristics balanced with tenacity and challenging attitude.

LI-Remote Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

  • Attractive remuneration
  • Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
    • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
    • Life insurance
    • Pension plan
    • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • We encourage our employees to participate incommunity service eventsand other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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