About this role
Description
Environmental Health & Safety Sustainability Intern
Orano USA is a leading supplier of nuclear fuel solutions supporting the United States’ nuclear energy mission and advanced reactor deployment.
Project IKE is Orano USA’s multibillion‑dollar uranium enrichment facility under development in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the largest private investment in the state’s history.
The Environmental Health & Safety and Sustainability Intern (EHS & Sustainability Intern) is a paid internship; you’ll be embedded with Project IKE EHS Engineers, and will support the EHS Department with sustainability initiatives, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and environmental responsibilities. This internship offers rare early-career access to the full scope of how a major capital project is planned, managed, communicated, and governed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities below reflect the primary areas of contribution; specific assignments will depend on project priorities during the internship period.
- Assist in the development and implementation of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs.
- Conduct strategic research and analysis to support the EHS Department and sustainability initiatives for Project IKE.
- Review and interpret technical data necessary for completion of federal and state regulatory submittals.
- Participate in regulatory reviews and technical meetings.
- Perform calculations, simulations, and modeling as needed for design and environmental investigations.
- Support prototype development and testing activities.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and propose solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project deliverables.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, occupational health and safety, environmental sciences, or related degree program.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Solid understanding of relevant regulatory compliance standards (i.e., EPA, OSHA, NRC).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- French language proficiency is a plus given Orano's French & American operational context.
- Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, domestic energy policy, or large-scale capital project development.
- A considerable amount of creativity and initiative is expected.
- Understanding of EHS management systems.
- Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine).
- Familiarity with principles of sustainability in design and manufacturing.
- Previous internship or project experience in environmental compliance, sustainability.
- French language proficiency is a plus given Orano's French & American operational context.
- Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, environmental compliance, sustainability, and occupational safety.
- A considerable amount of creativity and initiative is expected.
Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.
Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.
In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.