Orano USA

Fabrication Project Manager I-II

Orano USA Kernersville, NC

Job Description
NO WAITING PERIOD ON BENEFITS! Rich benefit plan, effective date-of-hire.
Join us, and be part of supporting our outstanding fabrication team at Orano’s state-of-the-art Kernersville facility! Embark on a career in the nuclear industry, right here in the heart of North Carolina!
Job Description:
Orano TN is seeking a Fabrication Project Manager I-II in our Kernersville, NC location. Under general supervision, this position will independently plan, execute, and manage projects to meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements. This position requires in-depth knowledge of metal manufacturing processes meeting ASME and AWS codes including welding (GMAW, GTAW, SAW, etc.), machining (CNC and manual), and special processes. Manage all aspects of a project from kick-off to close-out, including written and verbal communication at all levels within the organization, as well as externally to customers and suppliers. Partners directly with production to ensure all production needs are met in advance.

Major duties and responsibilities including but are not limited to:

  • Manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring raw materials, parts, and shop paperwork is ready for the production line to run.
  • Review of customer contracts, specifications and drawings to develop bill of materials, determine testing and fabrication methods required, including outsourcing of items and services.
  • Develop manufacturing strategy, including determining the need for outsourcing of items and services
  • Prepare and maintain manufacturing plan, including travelers, project specific procedures, project specific drawings and test plans, DDSs, and weld maps in compliance with the TNF Quality Assurance program to meet contract requirements
  • Arrange freight shipments under blanket POs, keeping shipping department advised in advance of all shipping arrangements.
  • Prepare detailed, technically-complete and accurate purchase requisitions
  • Bear accountability for project results, working in conjunction with the budget, Project Controls, Accounting, and Plant Manager, clearly communicating expectations and needs
  • Provide fabrication input, as needed, for estimates.
  • Identify and proactively resolve issues and solve problems throughout project life cycle
  • Document and route for approval all project changes by initiating change notices
  • Track and report project milestones, initiating and leading recovery plan, as required.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures, and applicable safety and health rules.

Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists the base salary, we also offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.

Please Note: The provided salary information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $66,914 - $97,024.


All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity.
  • BS in Engineering, Science, or Business or comparable experience in lieu of degree, plus 0-4 years of related work experience. Nuclear manufacturing experience helpful. Engineering degree strongly preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership.
  • Proficiency with PC-based applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint)
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing process, specifically fabrication, machining, and welding.
  • ASME and AWS code knowledge
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.
  • Ability to manage simple and/or established product lines.
  • Experience with Quality Assurance systems including ASME NQA-1, ISO9001, 10CFR50 App B, 10CFR71, or 10CFR72
  • Experience writing, revising and controlling manufacturing documents including shop travelers/routers, manufacturing procedures, data sheets, etc.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to change priorities quickly, confront issues directly, and work well as part of a team.

TN Americas LLC
TN Americas is a global provider of dry storage, management, and transportation for used nuclear fuel and radioactive materials.

Find out more about Orano TN
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Nuclear Electric Power Generation

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