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Full-Time

Director of Global Safety & Licensing

Posted on 3/22/2024

Last Energy

Last Energy

51-200 employees

Open-source development for small nuclear reactors

Hardware
Energy

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Category
Business Research
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; advanced degree preferred
  • Demonstrated success at a strategic level within a highly regulated industry is essential
  • Proven track record in technical communication, licensing strategy, or related roles
  • Strong leadership and project management experience, successfully leading cross-functional teams to meet ambitious targets
  • Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and a fundamental understanding of Probabilistic Risk Assessment
  • Proficient in written and spoken English; additional languages are advantageous
  • Comfortable adapting communication style to diverse global audiences
  • Prior experience in the energy sector, industrial chemicals, or other highly regulated industries is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership in architecting technical communication deliverables tailored for stringent global licensing authorities
  • Champion simplicity and clarity in all communication, focusing on quality over quantity and utilizing worst-case scenarios for robust arguments
  • Lead and manage a cross-functional team of 5-10 experts, overseeing the efficient delivery of documentation on an expedited schedule
  • Continuously advocate for clear and effective communication within internal teams, fostering a culture of simplicity and alignment
  • Act as the main point of contact for external analysis resources, managing budgets and schedules for independent 3rd party verification firms
  • Incorporate cross-industry best practices into nuclear licensing strategy, leveraging innovation to drive successful outcomes
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of Probabilistic Risk Assessment to inform strategic decisions and risk management

OPEN100 is an open-source academic development framework for small, standard, pressurized water reactors, aiming to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy as a solution to climate change. The company offers reference plant schematics and a platform for ongoing research and design work, with the goal of reducing construction time and costs for nuclear power projects.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$44M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

63%

2 year growth

79%
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