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Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC · 1 day ago

Nuclear Safety Engineer

Aiken, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Edgewater Technical Associates is a New Mexico-based small business seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer to provide expertise in safety basis activities for nuclear facilities. The role involves preparing safety basis documents, conducting hazard analyses, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring staff in safety analysis processes.

ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports operations and project activities as matrixed technical support staff providing the Nuclear Safety Manager with Safety Basis expertise and counsel on those activities

Preparation and maintenance of the facility Safety Basis documents, including Facility Hazard Categorization, Documented Safety Analyses (DSA), and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)

Performance of hazard and accident analysis in support of Safety Basis development, updates, and amendments

Performance of research, calculations, and testing as needed to validate safety analysis assumptions or controls

Ensure technical compliance with 10 CFR 830 Subparts A and B as applicable to nuclear facility Safety Basis processes

Application of the Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process to present and future nuclear facilities in accordance with facility Safety Basis procedures

Development of appropriate documentation, when necessary, to address a Potential Inadequacy of the Safety Analysis (PISA), Evaluation of the Safety of the Situation (ESS), and Justification for Continued Operations (JCO)

Evaluating proposed nuclear facility alterations against Major Modification criteria and preparing associated documentation

Engage with DOE site office representatives to ensure compliance, maintain a flow of communication, and facilitate collaborative reviews and approvals for Safety Basis documentation

Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to staff Safety Basis analysts and USQ evaluators

Interfaces as directed with other external stakeholders (e.g., Defense Nuclear Facilities Review Board) relative to safety analysis activities and issues

Assists in identification and/or development of Safety Basis implementation/compliance training in support of activities

Functions as interpretative authority on technical matters related to Safety Basis program functions, including applicable contract requirements

Provides recommendations to the Nuclear Safety Manager regarding USQ issues and significant Safety Basis issues

Responsible for preparation of Safety Basis documents and integrates Safety Basis and design for projects and major modifications, including development of safety design strategies, conceptual safety design reports, preliminary documented safety analysis, and back fit analysis

Ensures Safety Basis related documents and analysis are compliant with appropriate DOE command media and are technically accurate and defensible

Reviews drafts of work packages, procedures, facility modifications, and other documents for integration of the Safety Basis into facility activities

Provides technical support for emergency preparedness hazards screening and analysis; and transportation documented safety analysis as requested

Performs assessments of the Safety Basis and USQ Programs and their implementation and participates in critiques/investigations involving SA related issues, as requested

Develops and reports on Safety Basis performance indicators

Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Company Safety Culture

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Nuclear facility safetyHazardsAccident AnalysisUnreviewed Safety Question processDepartment of Energy experienceSafety Basis documentationMicrosoft OfficeTechnical coordinationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Minimum of 5 years' experience in nuclear facility safety

Proficiency in Hazards and Accident Analysis techniques and approaches

Must be able to qualify as an Unreviewed Safety Question Determination Preparer, Reviewer, and Approver

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office

Strong communication, verbal and written skills

Must be able to describe and interpret the essential principles, requirements, relationships and importance of DOE Orders and Standards, as applicable

Must be able to coordinate complex technical and regulatory issues and documents with multiple disciplines and stakeholders

Must be a U.S. Citizen