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Join Orano’s IKE Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a major investment strengthening the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain through development of a state‑of‑the‑art enrichment facility delivering LEU to U.S. reactors. As EPC Project Manager, you will support the project through detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, providing leadership to coordinate disciplines, vendors, and contractors while ensuring alignment with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements. This role ensures structured governance, communication, and proactive risk management to meet Orano’s standards for safety, quality, schedule, and performance.   The EPC Project Manager will be based in Lenexa, KS and Oak Ridge, TN, with regular travel required between the two locations.  What You'll Be Doing:  Lead the Orano EPC Project Management team overseeing Major Contractors through Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.  Apply Orano Project and Contract Management principles to ensure safe, on‑schedule, on‑budget execution aligned with licensing, permitting, and quality obligations.   Coordinate Procurement Requisitions, Change Orders, Engineering Change Requests, claims, and invoice approvals with the Project Management Organization and Supply Chain.   Work closely with Orano senior management, IKE project staff, regulators, and Major Contractors to maintain alignment across all project phases.   Support development and consistent application of Design and Construction Management processes across multiple geographically dispersed sites.   Develop and implement solutions to technical and contractual challenges to maintain design and construction progress.   Escalate issues and recommend solutions to the Project Director and senior management.  Manage and track safety, quality, schedule, scope, cost, and risk KPIs and provide clear, accurate upward reporting.   Interface with internal divisions and assist HR/Talent Acquisition with recruiting and onboarding project personnel.   Manage assigned projects to budget and lead Integrated Risk Analysis with Major Contractors, developing mitigation strategies and maintaining the project risk profile.   Assess project needs, resources, and challenges; address potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes.   Monitor progress, milestones, and conditions affecting project cost or schedule and provide oversight to ensure Major Contractors meet financial, schedule, deliverable, and safety targets.    Key Relationships  Supervision Received – Project Director  Supervision Given – Project Managers  

Join Orano’s IKE Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee—one of the largest private investments in state history. This advanced uranium enrichment facility will strengthen the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain by producing low enriched uranium (LEU) for domestic reactors. The project is creating hundreds of high‑quality jobs and positioning Oak Ridge as a center for nuclear innovation. Working on the IKE Project means contributing to a mission grounded in technical excellence, sustainability, and national impact. To support project execution, Orano is seeking multiple experienced Area Project Managers to work alongside the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Project Manager. As the project moves through detailed design, procurement, and construction, Area PMs will manage defined scopes of work within the EPC contract. Orano plans to hire at least two Area PMs initially, expanding to as many as five as the project progresses. Each Area Project Manager will oversee a specific scope—such as process systems or facility buildings—from detailed design through procurement and construction. Reporting to the EPC Project Manager, Area PMs will track physical progress, manage contractual obligations, and coordinate with a matrixed organization to deliver their scope safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role is essential to maintaining accountability and performance across diverse technical areas.   This position is based in Oak Ridge, TN, with regular travel to Lenexa, KS, and Bethesda, MD.   What You’ll Be Doing:  • Oversee a defined scope area within the EPC contract, coordinating with matrixed resources across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. • Apply Orano project and contract management principles to meet scope goals on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety, licensing, permitting, and quality requirements. • Coordinate with key stakeholders including the EPC Project Manager, Orano leadership, IKE staff, regulators, and the EPC Contractor. • Support consistent design and construction management processes across multiple sites in a Progressive Design‑Build environment. • Develop solutions to technical and contractual challenges to maintain EPC progress. • Escalate issues and recommend solutions when impacts extend beyond assigned scope. • Track schedule, cost, scope, and performance metrics; monitor safety, quality, and risk indicators; and provide clear reporting. • Collaborate across internal divisions and provide leadership to maintain scope‑area budget performance. • Lead integrated risk analysis, develop mitigation strategies, and manage risks within Orano’s corporate framework. • Assess scope needs, identify required resources, and coordinate with resource managers to meet performance targets. Key Relationships Supervision Received – EPC Project Manager Supervision Given – None (Matrix Organization)

The Mechanical Engineer will support capital projects from concept through commissioning, working under the guidance of experienced senior engineers and project managers. This role provides exposure to all phases of project execution, including design, coordination, and startup. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contractors, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery. At Orano Canada, you are part of the global clean energy transition. Our uranium fuels safe, low-carbon nuclear power, supporting climate goals with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and community. Working at Orano means you’ll be doing work that matters. Dare to do something different. Dare to Take Action. Contribute to clean energy while gaining full lifecycle experience on world-class Saskatchewan uranium projects—backed by Orano Group’s global expertise. Dare to Care. Safety isn’t just a priority, it’s who we are. We put our people first. No compromise, we aim for the highest standards. Dare to Invest. We’re investing in the future of Saskatchewan and we create careers that matter. Invest in your future. Dare to Belong. Here, your contributions matter. Enjoy the security of a global leader with the close-knit feel of a Canadian team. Dare to Innovate. Join experts driving innovation in processing, tailings, and environmental performance. We need bold thinkers to guide the way. For people seeking impactful, globally connected work in the clean energy sector, Orano Canada is an exciting choice. Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, this position is responsible for the following duties: ·         Perform conceptual and detailed mechanical engineering design activities for the existing and new operations in Uranium Mining/Milling facilities ·         Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets and tender documents for procurement of equipment including expediting orders to facilitate installation and construction ·         Ensure mechanical/piping systems meet technical specifications, adherence to industry and internal standards, and that required regulatory and QA/QC requirements are met ·         Support large multidisciplinary projects from conceptual to detailed engineering, continuing to construction and commissioning support as required ·         Coordinate information requests during fabrication and construction and participate in shop and site visits as necessary to ensure acceptance of approved design and compliance with codes and schedule ·         Provide mechanical technical support to other Orano Canada departments as required ·         Other duties as requested by the Lead Mechanical Engineer

Provide specialist design services to internal/external customers. Production of design deliverables (e.g. drawings, reports or calculations) to agreed standards of safety, cost, quality and time. Contribute to the economic design of systems and equipment. Oversee the work of others and develop the skills and abilities of others for the benefit of the company. Provide advice and guidance on issues appropriate to their discipline. Actively participate in the development and application of appropriate technical and managerial processes and systems in his/her work area. Organise, supervise, monitor and develop the team to deliver successful outputs. Identify major technical uncertainties and refer them for decision by higher authority. Comply with all legislative, regulatory and company policy standards and processes applicable to the role. Job Context & Challenges Close working relationships with other Orano sites and client sites may be required, which necessitates regular travel to those sites (dependent upon project).

Orano TN, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is a leader in the U.S. market for uranium transportation logistics and used nuclear fuel pool offload, dry fuel storage, and decommissioning waste transport. Along with offices in Columbia, Maryland, Orano TN has two manufacturing facilities in North Carolina for dry storage canisters and modules. Job Description: Orano TN is seeking a Plant Manager to manage operations in its nuclear fabrication group in Kernersville, NC. The Plant Manager will plan and direct plant policies, objectives, and initiatives, with profit and loss responsibility for the site; define and execute business plans; manage the operations to ensure production compliance, efficiency, quality, delivery, safety and cost-effective management of resources. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Leads the plant to achieve a safe, compliant, and productive operation that is rooted in the traits of healthy nuclear safety culture. Creates and implements staffing plans, promotes and mentors talents, and participates in internship program. Leads lean manufacturing initiatives and capital expenditure plan to improve productivity. Responsible for all production and facility-related expenses, and implements plan to control and reduce spending. Manages and evaluates the performance of management team members for compliance with established policies and objectives. Provides input for the strategic vision of the nuclear fabrication group, in particular staffing and investment plans to address new markets. Leads introduction of new products in the fabrication project management department and production line. Continuously assesses plant capacity and capability; plans, develops, and implements strategies for meeting production and financial goals. Develops and reviews operating dashboards, activity reports, and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives. Implements Orano group compliant policies, Orano TN policies, and required fabrication procedures; ensuring training is conducted for personnel.

Orano Limited is a nuclear specialist technical consultancy and engineering organisation working across the decommissioning, defence, nuclear new build, medical, fuel-cycle and transport sectors. With over four decades of experience, Orano Limited can offer technically astute and forward-thinking services and solutions to the nuclear industry. A wholly owned subsidiary of the international Orano Group, Orano Limited, has over 130 employees and is headquartered in Abingdon, Oxfordshire with additional offices in Warrington and Westlakes. As an owner & operator of its own major nuclear sites in France, Orano offers cutting edge technology and innovation to tackle some of the nuclear sector’s most complex challenges. In the UK, Orano Limited acts as a gateway to this internationally recognised technical know-how and expertise, and by combining this with decades of on-the-ground experience we can respond to the needs of the UK’s nuclear market. As a process engineer your purpose is to undertake the delivery of engineering design packages to the required time, cost and quality and personally undertake some of the more complex design tasks as required. To provide specialist process engineering advice. Role and Responsibilities Responsibilities include: Production of design deliverables (e.g. drawings, reports or calculations) to agreed standards of safety, cost, quality and time. Where appropriate, may be required to train and develop others. Involvement in improvement initiatives and projects. Comply with all legislative, regulatory and company policy standards and processes applicable to the role. Close working relationships with other Orano sites and client sites may be required, which necessitates regular travel to those sites (dependent upon project). This position can be based at our Warrington or Abingdon office.

Responsibilities include: Provide specialist design services to internal/external customers. Production of design deliverables (e.g. drawings, reports or calculations) to agreed standards of safety, cost, quality and time. Contribute to the economic design of systems and equipment. Oversee the work of others and develop the skills and abilities of others for the benefit of the company. Provide advice and guidance on issues appropriate to their discipline. Actively participate in the development and application of appropriate technical and managerial processes and systems in his/her work area. Organise, supervise, monitor and develop the team to deliver successful outputs. Identify major technical uncertainties and refer them for decision by higher authority. Comply with all legislative, regulatory and company policy standards and processes applicable to the role. Close working relationships with other Orano sites and client sites may be required, which necessitates regular travel to those sites (dependent upon project). This role can be based at our Westlakes or Warrington  office.