UK Atomic Energy Authority
Climate Tech
SafetyCaseEngineer
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“Safety Case Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority. Skills: Safety case development, Hazard management, Regulatory compliance. Lead safety case production. Manage safety cases”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Engineering, Degree in Physics, Significant safety case experience, High-hazard regulated environment experience, Extensive DBA experience, Extensive PRA experience, Deliver complex technical work, Balance safety with project objectives, Technical leadership experience, Influence multidisciplinary teams, Influence stakeholders
Nice to Have
Knowledge of safety case methodologies, Knowledge of fault schedules, Knowledge of hazard identification, Knowledge of HAZOP studies, Knowledge of radiation physics, Support radiological safety cases, Familiarity with HTML, Familiarity with XML, Familiarity with related technical systems
What You'll Do.
Lead safety case production
Maintain safety cases
Ensure safety cases meet requirements
Ensure safety cases meet 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
Support safety case development
Produce technical reports
Produce supporting documentation
Justify safety case conclusions
Interpret specialist input
Demonstrate effective hazard control
Manage stakeholder relationships
Provide technical oversight
Provide quality assurance
Support continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with project teams; Work with engineering teams; Collaborate with experts; Work with safety teams; Work with waste management; Work with health physics; Work with regulators; Work with contractors; Work with service providers
Communication Scope
Present submissions
Process & Methodology
Project delivery
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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