Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer Sr

Valueaddedsolutions•Paducah, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs NCS Engineering job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities assist and support management in NCS program implementation and engineering system design; which may include duties or activities in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned. The role involves preparing Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs), NCS Determinations (NCSDs), NCS Reports (NCSRs), calculations, procedures, policies, and RCSEs when qualified. A significant scope of work will be the development of Criticality Incredibility documents, with experience in preparation of CI documents being highly desired. The position also requires performing peer reviews of NCS documents, walkdowns of facilities for compliance or project impact determination, and project engineering functions including monitoring progress and preparing procedures. The engineer will identify and evaluate project issues, conduct feasibility studies, evaluate potential technologies, and perform research to analyze and validate design or theory concepts. The role includes technical ownership and subject matter expertise for assigned NCS projects, assisting in training preparation and facilitation, and evaluating operations and proposed modifications for compliance with engineering disciplines, standards, regulations, and company policy. The position may involve a lead role for assigned projects, partnering with senior NCS Engineers, and ensuring compliance with DOE regulations and standards. It requires interfacing with other technical and production organizations to compile technical information and serving as a resource for lower-level positions. The engineer will perform a variety of complex tasks, support NCS operability or engineering evaluations, and prepare disposition of problem reports. Maintaining knowledge of and demonstrating ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations is essential, along with active participation in Safety Work Groups.

Requirements

BS degree in a related field and 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Typical experience ranges from 7 - 10 years, with a minimum of 3 years direct NCS Engineer experience.
Expert understanding of pertinent codes, governing regulations and industry practices
Expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards, as well as project procedures
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of multiple engineering disciplines
Must possess a DOE “L” clearance or the ability to obtain a DOE “L” Clearance

Nice To Haves

Has performed NCSDs for Criticality Incredible, prefer work history to include burial in Onsite Waste Disposal Facility (OSWDF)
Development of Criticality Incredibility documents will be the main scope of work – experience with preparation of CI documents is highly desired
Use of SCALE 6.1.3 will be required for development of some NCS documents – experience with SCALE is highly desired (provide your own copy of SCALE)
Gaseous diffusion technology experience is desired

Responsibilities

Prepares NCS Evaluations (NCSEs), NCS Determinations (NCSDs), NCS Reports (NCSRs), calculations, procedures, policies, and RCSEs when qualified
Development of Criticality Incredibility documents will be the main scope of work
Performs peer review of NCS documents
Performs walkdowns of facilities for compliance purposes or determining project impacts
Performs project engineering functions involving monitoring of progress and preparation of procedures, interaction with team members to determine NCS requirements/compliance
Identifies and evaluates project issues and problems
Conducts feasibility studies and evaluates potential technologies
Performs research to analyze and validate design or theory concepts
Responsible for technical ownership of assigned NCS projects
Subject matter expert for assigned NCS projects
Assists in training preparation and facilitation
Evaluates operations and proposed modifications to determine compliance with engineering disciplines and standards, federal, state or local statutes and regulations as well as project/company policy
Lead role for projects as assigned
Partners with senior NCS Engineers in completing assigned engineering task and job functions
Ensures compliance with DOE regulations and standards
Interfaces with other technical and production organizations to compile technical information required for document preparation
Serves as a resource for lower level positions
Provides assigned technical or functional support to team members
Performs a variety of tasks complex in nature
Supports NCS operability or engineering evaluations when necessary
Prepares disposition of problem reports
Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
Actively participates in Safety Work Groups