Ecocareers · 1 day ago
Nuclear Safety Engineer
Oak Ridge, TN (UPF)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGEM Technologies, Inc. is an award-winning federal contractor with over 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services. They are seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer to support the Uranium Processing Facility, focusing on obtaining federal authorization for nuclear operations and ensuring safety measures are implemented to protect workers and the public.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Fulfill an important regulatory function in a dynamic environment by obtaining federal authorization to conduct nuclear operations for the UPF project at the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12)
Evaluate accidents that could occur during operations (events ranging from process upsets and equipment failures to fires, earthquakes, and floods)
Identify the safety measures that need to be implemented to ensure the workers and public are adequately protected; measures range from administrative controls, such as material inventory limits, to engineered controls, such as fire suppression systems
Develop a working knowledge of UPF operations and federal nuclear safety requirements
Work closely with subject matter experts representing Operations, Engineering, and numerous other UPF organizations
Conduct hazard evaluation studies and accident analyses
Identify safety controls that ensure adequate protection of workers and the public
Perform Unreviewed Safety Question Determinations to determine if federal approval is needed before making changes to operating procedures or facility equipment
Evaluate operational events and new technical information to identify potential nuclear safety issues
Maintain safety basis documentation for nuclear operations via development of document change notices and annual updates
Support projects to design, install, and start up new capabilities and technologies
Develop major modification determinations to identify requirements when making substantial changes to nuclear operations or nuclear facilities
Brief federal counterparts on the safety posture of nuclear operations at UPF to include both the scope of hazards analyzed and the safety controls identified
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics from an ABET / EAC-Accredited program and 15+ years of relevant experience
Must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed
Must have an ability in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety basis documentation in accordance with 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, and applicable DOE directives and standards
Must have experience with DOE and/or commercial nuclear projects
Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
Company
Ecocareers
Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase