UK Atomic Energy Authority
Climate Tech
SafetyCaseEngineer
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“Safety Case Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority. Skills: Safety cases, Radiological safety, Hazard control. Lead production of safety cases. Manage safety cases”
What You'll Achieve.
Demonstrate highest hazards managed to ALARP; Comply with regulatory requirements
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Engineering, Physics or related scientific discipline, Significant experience developing safety cases, Extensive experience of Design Basis Analysis (DBA), Extensive experience of Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), Knowledge of safety case methodologies, Proven ability to deliver complex technical work programmes, Experience providing technical leadership, Experience influencing multidisciplinary teams
Nice to Have
Knowledge of radiation physics, Experience supporting radiological safety cases, Familiarity with HTML, Familiarity with XML, Familiarity with related technical systems
What You'll Do.
Lead production of safety cases
Maintain safety cases
Ensure safety cases meet project requirements
Ensure safety cases meet regulatory obligations
Ensure safety cases meet ALARP principles
Act as technical lead
Contribute to design reviews
Present safety case submissions
Apply Design Basis Analysis
Apply Probabilistic Risk Assessment
Produce technical reports
Produce supporting documentation
Interpret specialist input
Manage relationships with stakeholders
Provide technical oversight
Provide quality assurance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project and engineering teams; Multidisciplinary teams; Internal and external stakeholders; Regulators; Contractors; Specialist service providers
Communication Scope
Present safety case submissions
Full Job Description
About us Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them. Join UKAEA's Safety Case Engineering team and play a critical role in supporting the safe delivery of fusion energy. This position sits within the Office of the Chief Engineer and is responsible for developing and maintaining safety cases that demonstrate UKAEA's highest hazards are managed to an As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) standard and comply with regulatory requirements. Working across complex, high-hazard facilities and projects, you will provide specialist technical leadership on radiological and non-radiological safety cases, influencing design decisions, project delivery and safety governance. You'll collaborate with experts from across UKAEA and the wider fusion community, helping to establish UKAEA as a world leader in fusion safety . What You'll Be Doing * Lead the production, management and maintenance of safety cases for complex, high-hazard facilities and projects. * Ensure safety cases meet project requirements, regulatory obligations and ALARP principles. * Act as the technical lead for assigned safety cases, working closely with project and engineering teams. * Contribute to design reviews and present safety case submissions to senior safety governance boards. * Apply Design Basis Analysis (DBA), Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and other assessment methodologies to support safety case development. * Produce technical reports, assessments and supporting documentation to justify safety case conclusions. * Interpret specialist input from engineering, health physics, waste management and safety
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