We are seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer to join our team supporting the Uranium Processing Facility! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This role is anticipated to be short-term (3 to 9 months) with the possibility of extension.

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.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics from an ABET / EAC-Accredited program and 15+ years of relevant experience.

Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

Clearance - To be considered, you 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.