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Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Nuclear Safety Engineer opportunity to join our nationwide team.
Job Description
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering; Advanced degree preferred.
- 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.
- Department of Energy (DOE) project experience desired.
- 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.
Other Job Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Application Process
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience, please follow the application steps via our website:
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission. We look forward to hearing from you!
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