Requisition Id 12883
Overview:
We are seeking a Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer who will provide nuclear safety support for the nonreactor nuclear facilities at the Laboratory. This position resides in the Nuclear Facility Safety Division in the, Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
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 the operation of existing Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities/activities and below Hazard Category 3 facilities/activities
Perform, document, and maintain technical nuclear safety analyses for new and/or existing Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities/activities and below Hazard Category 3 (radiological) 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 & 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 in an engineering discipline
A minimum of 8 years of experience at a DOE nuclear facility
Demonstrated familiarity with DOE nuclear safety analysis requirements, including DOE-STD-1027, DOE-STD-3009, and DOE-STD-1189.
Knowledge of hazard categorization and nuclear facility safety analysis techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 is preferred.
Familiararity with nuclear facility Conduct of Operations, Nuclear Maintenance Management, radiochemistry, and radiochemical engineering is preferred
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
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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.
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