Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer

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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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.