Nuclear Criticality Safety Specialist

3 weeks ago


Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States NANA Regional Corp Full time

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer, Level III to support the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.


This position requires a highly motivated and well-qualified individual to advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop, revise, and review Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation, including Criticality Safety Evaluations, Nuclear Criticality Safety Determinations, and Technical Deviations.
  • Complete NCS annual Operational Reviews as needed.
  • Provide daily nuclear facility support, including facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements, and participation in Operational Safety Boards.
  • Ensure fissile materials are processed, stored, transferred, and handled safely to prevent nuclear criticality accidents.
  • Perform analysis of equipment, processes, and procedures to prescribe correct methods, control requirements, and limitations.
  • Conduct surveillances, inspections, walkthroughs, appraisals, or audits of fissile material operations to ensure compliance with approvals.
  • Provide operating areas with specific NCS professional interpretations and advice.
  • Perform training to employees in basic NCS as requested.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in a technical discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Relevant experience with 2 or more years of direct experience in Nuclear Criticality Safety, preferably DOE-specific.
  • Experience in the application of DOE rules, guides, orders, standards, and handbooks, including 10CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management.
  • Active DOE Q clearance is required.
  • Pre-employment Drug Screen and Medical Exam(s) may be required.
  • This position requires the employee to maintain a Q clearance from the Department of Energy.
  • Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age.

Company Description:


Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is a premier government contractor that employs highly motivated and well-qualified personnel to support vital missions.


As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity.


We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.



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