Nuclear Fuel Engineer/Reactor Physicist

24 hours ago


Logan Elm Village, Ohio, United States Vistra Full time
Job Summary

The Nuclear Fuel Engineer (Reactor Engineer) plays a critical role in supporting the design and operation of nuclear reactors. This position is responsible for performing core design and reactor physics calculations and analyses, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of nuclear power plants.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage reload core design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion.
  • Act as the primary contact between the plant and fuel vendor for fuel and safety analysis issues, providing expert guidance and support.
  • Perform core physics calculations using the Studsvik CMS software, providing accurate and reliable data to support reactor operations.
  • Provide core physics data support to Reactor Engineering, Operations, Training, and other applicable groups at site, as well as the Fuel Procurement and Spent Fuel Management groups.
  • Initiate vendor analyses and perform verification of the results of vendor-supplied reload analyses, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Support vendor design verifications and quality audits, providing expert input and guidance.
  • Contribute to spent fuel criticality analyses, strategic fuel cycle planning, decay heat calculations, and reactor pressure vessel fluence calculations.
  • Identify and perform tasks as required to meet company objectives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve results.
  • Lead interpretation and analysis of complex issues, providing expert guidance and support to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
  • Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment, adhering to regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Prepare and present reports, including recommendations to resolve complex issues, to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Participate in and on occasion lead special projects and committees, including external organizations, to drive business results and improve operational efficiency.
  • Lead complex problem-solving efforts, applying systematic processes to address technical and business challenges.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Nuclear Engineering.
  • Proven performance in the areas of reactor core design and core physics calculations is desirable.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication abilities, with a strong focus on technical communication.
  • A strong analytical ability, with the capacity to apply systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues.
  • Ability to perform computer programming is desirable, with experience in programming languages such as Python or C++.
  • Studsvik Scandpower CMS software experience is considered a plus, as is demonstrated experience performing project management.
  • Previous relevant job experience is strongly preferred, with a focus on nuclear power plant operations and reactor design.
Key Metrics
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries, with a focus on effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication, with a focus on technical and business acumen.
  • Able to influence by establishing effective working relationships across organizational boundaries, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
  • In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships, with a focus on reactor design and operation.
  • Able to evaluate technical alternatives in light of their economic contribution to the business, with a focus on cost-benefit analysis and decision-making.
  • Able to apply systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues, with a focus on technical and business acumen.


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