NuclearSafetyEngineer

ABOUT THE ROLE 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. Responsibilities - 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 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 and 5+ 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. - Candidate MUST have demonstrated 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. - Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Desired Skills - Active DOE "Q" clearance is highly preferred. About the Site The Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) is a construction project at the Y-12 National Security