Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer
2 months ago
Requisition Id 13952
Overview:
We are seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer who will focus on providing nuclear safety support for nonreactor nuclear facilities and the High Flux Isotope Reactor. This position resides in the Nuclear Facility Safety Division in the Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality Directorate at (ORNL). As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide technical nuclear safety support for design of new Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities and major modifications to existing Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities
Provide technical nuclear safety support for operation of existing nuclear facilities/activities
Perform, document, and maintain technical nuclear safety analyses for new and/or existing nuclear facilities/activities, including hazard identification, hazard categorization, hazard analysis, accident analysis, and establishment of hazard controls and their functional requirements
Generate applicable safety-in-design project documents in accordance with DOE-STD-1189, including Safety Design Strategy, Conceptual Safety Design Report, Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis, final Documented Safety Analysis, and Technical Safety Requirements for Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear capability projects
Coordinate with nuclear facility operations personnel and regulators to achieve and maintain approval of compliant safety basis documentation
Understand DOE requirements and guidance in order to assist in the development and implementation of nuclear safety basis analysis of ORNL nuclear facility policies, practices, and procedures
Ensure technical compliance with 10 CFR 830 Subparts A and B affecting facility safety through the maintenance and implementation of ORNL Standards Based Management Systems and internal procedures
Evaluate modifications, experiments, operations, and nuclear safety basis documentation in coordination with the ORNL independent safety review programs
Provide technical training for ORNL staff in nuclear safety basis development, implementation, and maintenance
Validate, maintain, and operate computer codes to support nuclear facility safety analysis activities
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
A BS degree in an engineering or science discipline with 0-2 years of experience required.
Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated familiarity with DOE nuclear safety analysis requirements, including DOE-STD-1027, DOE-STD-3009, and DOE-STD-1189
2-4 years of relevant experience at a nuclear facility
Knowledge of hazard categorization and nuclear facility safety analysis techniques
Demonstrated experience with generating Documented Safety Analyses in accordance with DOE-STD-3009
Demonstrated experience with completing major modifications in nuclear facilities in accordance with DOE-STD-1189
Demonstrated experience using radiation transport and/or shielding computer models
Familiarity with nuclear facility Conduct of Operations, Nuclear Maintenance Management, radiochemistry, and radiochemical engineering
Visa Sponsorship: Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits at ORNL:
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
In addition, we offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
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