Director of Deconversion

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations Management

Develop and implement comprehensive deconversion strategies aligned with production goals and regulatory requirements.
Oversee daily operations of deconversion processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and safety protocols.
Manage multi-disciplinary teams including process engineers, safety specialists, and operations technicians.
Coordinate with enrichment operations to ensure seamless integration of deconversion activities.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management

Ensure full compliance with NRC regulations, and international IAEA standards.
Maintain current knowledge of evolving nuclear regulatory landscape and implement necessary operational adjustments.
Develop and oversee implementation of comprehensive safety protocols specific to UF₆ handling and deconverted products.
Engage emergency response planning and coordinate with site emergency management teams.

Technical & Process Excellence

Optimize deconversion process parameters to maximize uranium oxide recovery while minimizing waste generation.
Implement advanced process monitoring and control systems for real-time optimization.
Collaborating with R&D teams on process improvements and technology advancement initiatives
Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposition of uranium products, including U₃O₈ and anhydrous HF.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field; Ph.D. preferred.
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in nuclear fuel cycle operations.
At least 8 years of senior management experience in nuclear facilities.
Demonstrated experience with uranium hexafluoride processing and handling.Technical Expertise

Technical Expertise

Comprehensive understanding of uranium deconversion processes, thermodynamics, and chemical engineering principles.
Expert knowledge of nuclear criticality safety, radiation protection, and ALARA principles.
Proficiency in process control systems, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics platforms.
Prefer familiarity with laser isotope separation technology and its integration with deconversion operations.

Regulatory & Security Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

Onsite role – Oak Ridge, TN.
Monday – Friday, Full Time; Occasional overtime is expected for ensuring deliverables.
Ability to perform field work (stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, don PPE, lift to ~30–50 lbs. occasionally).
Periodic off-hours support for emergencies, outages, audits, or commissioning.
Limited travel (<10–15%) to vendor, regulatory, or partner sites.

Benefits

Competitive salary (based on experience – starting range $200,000 annually), potential stock options and performance incentives
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life
Paid time off, paid holidays and professional development support
Relocation assistance available

Laser Isotope Separation Technologies (LIS Technologies Inc.) jobs