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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.

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.

Within the Engineering team, the Mechanical Engineer will integrate operational engineering multi-disciplines teams delivering projects at various phases, from FEED to commissioning, or in assistance to Plant Operation in the UK. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Orano Limited, you will be involved in a variety of specialist tasks. This could include: Delivering and managing technical studies/projects. Design of mechanical processes, from strategic and conceptual phases to detailed design and construction & commissioning phase support. Typical deliverables that will be issued: technical note, substantiation notes, mechanical flow diagrams and flow-sheets, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and mechanical layout drawings, hazards and malfunctions management, technical specification documentation review from supply chain. Technical studies related to mechanical handling for both handling operations and heavy mechanical transfer systems, powder mechanical processes (transport, milling, and compaction) in high active environment and gloveboxes, compaction and mechanical dismantling technologies. Technical networking within Orano, including with Orano experts. Location: This position can be based at our Warrington, Abingdon or Westlakes office.

Join Orano's Nuclear Energy Team   About Orano Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry. Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. Overview The Engineering Manager will lead and coordinate all engineering activities for the owner/operator organization of a nuclear uranium enrichment facility. This role requires broad, multidisciplinary engineering expertise and strong leadership skills to ensure that all engineering work is technically sound, regulatory-compliant, and aligned with the project’s safety, schedule, and budget requirements. The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical interface for internal stakeholders and project partners. The role spans conceptual design, detailed design oversight, construction support, commissioning, and facility operations planning   Key Responsibilities   • Lead and coordinate all engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Civil/Structural, HVAC) throughout the project lifecycle. • Serve as the Engineering Point of Contact for the owner organization; approve technical decisions, oversee design development, and ensure integration across systems. • Ensure engineering deliverables comply with NRC regulations, DOE expectations, and ASME/ANSI standards applicable to enrichment and nuclear facility design. • Manage interfaces with the Systems Engineering teams, licensing teams, EPC contractor(s) and equipment vendors. • Support technical reviews, risk assessments, and design verifications. • Support Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) development and licensing documentation. • Provide input to procurement specifications and ensure equipment and systems meet design and safety requirements. • Develop and manage the engineering schedule and support budgeting for engineering resources. • Facilitate technical resolution of field issues during construction and commissioning. • Champion Configuration Management and Design Control processes.

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.