Head of Radioactive Waste Management Facility Program

Job Purpose -

Job Roles and Responsibility

Responsibilities

• and Accountabilities:
• Provide support to achieve the objectives and deliverables of RWM division.
• Lead the RWM Facility Program to develop, plan and implement the RWM division initiatives, milestones and programs by providing advice and support.
• Serve as an intelligent customer to ensure effective technical and operational site activities, including siting, characterization, construction, and operations planning for the RWM Facility.
• Develop plans and procedures to ensure efficient and timely execution of RWM Facility site activities.
• Ensure alignment and compliance of RWM BAU activities with the processes and procedures adopted within the ENEC organization.

Responsibilities

• and Accountabilities:
• Engage key stakeholders such as the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and FANR, to ensure compliance with requirements of Environmental Impact and Environmental Safety Assessments for radioactive waste management facilities.
• Coordinate interface activities to ensure effective collaboration between ENEC-RWM and RWM Facility Development contractors/partners.
• Guide site characterization and monitoring to ensure accurate input into Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Safety Assessments (ESA).
• Provide site condition data and information to support environmental management, geo-technical input and information important to Safety case development.
• Radioactive Waste Management Facility Development – Program Management

Responsibilities

• and Accountabilities:
• Act as program manager to ensure effective planning, initiation, and execution of relevant project/program plans for the RWM Facility Program.
• Provide project control support, including scheduling, project risk, budget and reporting to ensure effective program execution.
• Provide input to ensure comprehensive facility design and safety assessments by coordinating closely with internal and external stakeholders, partners and contractors.

Responsibilities

• and Accountabilities:
• Ensure compliance with national legislation, regulations and requirements associated with the siting, management and disposal of radioactive waste.
• Engage with FANR and Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) to ensure effective development and operation of the radioactive waste management facility program.
• Support the development of license applications and ensure adherence to license conditions.
• Develop and coordinate responses to relevant requests from FANR and EAD by ensuring compliance with the licensing process and other relevant requirements from national regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• and Accountabilities:
• Provide support and input to ensure the effectiveness of the RWM Division’s stakeholder engagement and communication plan.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to foster productive and collaborative relationships.
• Prepare and present progress updates to relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency and awareness of the radioactive waste management program

Education and Experience -

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant Science Subject
• 6 year’s relevant experience in radioactive waste management facility programs.
• Master’s Degree or a PhD in a relevant Engineering/Science field
• 2 years’ experience in environmental management / assessment