Nuclear Safety Manager

Aalo Atomics•Idaho Falls, ID

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Safety Manager leads the development, implementation, and oversight of nuclear safety programs at the Aalo-X campus. Reporting to the Director of Nuclear Safety Engineering within the Nuclear Operations organization, this is a hands-on working-manager role responsible for ensuring facilities operate within an approved safety basis, comply with DOE nuclear safety requirements, and uphold a strong nuclear safety culture. The manager leads a team while personally performing and documenting safety analyses, USQ evaluations, and other core technical work. The role serves as the primary authority on safety basis documentation, unreviewed safety question processes, and nuclear facility hazard analysis. It includes building and leading a team of nuclear safety professionals, interfacing with DOE and regulatory stakeholders, and guiding facility readiness assessments and operational approvals. The manager applies DOE nuclear safety expertise to technical analyses and translates regulatory requirements into practical safety programs for a first-of-a-kind microreactor deployment. The work combines office and field activity at the Aalo-X campus, including periodic visits to operating nuclear facility areas with appropriate PPE and access controls. Occasional travel to DOE headquarters, other Aalo locations, or industry events may be required. The position is based in the United States and requires willingness to work on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships. Aalo Atomics offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, professional-growth opportunities, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Salary is competitive and based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
15 or more years of progressive nuclear safety experience in DOE nuclear facilities, including direct involvement in safety basis development, review, or oversight.
Demonstrated leadership managing nuclear safety teams or programs, including mentoring and developing technical staff.
Expert-level knowledge of safety basis processes, including DSA/TSR development, hazard analysis methodologies, and accident analysis techniques.
Thorough understanding of the Unreviewed Safety Question process and Potential Inadequacy in the Safety Analysis protocols.
Experience interfacing with DOE on safety basis submittals, reviews, and approval processes.
Working knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements, including facility safety, quality assurance, and personnel qualification frameworks.
Experience with nuclear facility hazard categorization and classification of safety structures, systems, and components.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex nuclear safety concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
Based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) in a relevant technical or management discipline.
Experience supporting Federal Readiness Assessments, Operational Readiness Reviews, or equivalent startup authorization activities.
Direct experience with DOE Safety System Oversight programs.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience.
Experience across multiple DOE sites or programs, providing breadth of perspective on safety basis practices and regulatory expectations.
Background in nuclear criticality safety, including familiarity with ANSI/ANS-8 series standards.
Experience with advanced reactor technologies, microreactors, or first-of-a-kind nuclear facility design and licensing.
Familiarity with DOE nuclear facility training and qualification program requirements.
Experience interacting with external oversight bodies such as the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
Qualifying Official experience for nuclear safety, facility representative, or related technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

Lead development, review, and maintenance of safety basis documents, including Documented Safety Analyses, Technical Safety Requirements, and supporting hazard and accident analyses.
Personally author, review, and approve safety basis analyses, technical evaluations, and safety assessment documents.
Manage the Unreviewed Safety Question program and ensure proposed facility, procedure, and operational changes are screened and evaluated in accordance with 10 CFR 830.
Perform and document USQ screenings and evaluations, and serve as a subject matter expert reviewer for evaluations prepared by others.
Serve as senior nuclear safety authority for the Aalo-X campus, advising on safety basis interpretation, implementation, and compliance.
Build, mentor, and lead nuclear safety analysts and engineers, fostering technical rigor, continuous improvement, and safety consciousness.
Conduct hazard identification, categorization, and analysis, including consequence and likelihood assessments for nuclear facility operations.
Direct identification, classification, and functional requirements for safety-class and safety-significant structures, systems, and components.
Interface with DOE field and headquarters organizations regarding safety basis submittals, approvals, and regulatory matters.
Support facility readiness assessments, operational readiness reviews, and other startup authorization activities.
Coordinate with engineering and project teams to integrate nuclear safety requirements into facility design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
Participate in facility walkdowns, design reviews, and operational assessments to verify implementation of safety basis requirements.
Manage the safety system oversight program and ensure safety systems are maintained, tested, and documented appropriately.
Develop and maintain nuclear safety procedures, training materials, and qualification programs for safety basis personnel.
Evaluate and disposition Potential Inadequacies in the Safety Analysis and implement compensatory measures as needed.
Support development and implementation of the Integrated Safety Management System.
Coordinate criticality safety program activities, including reviews of fissile material handling and storage operations.
Monitor evolving DOE requirements, industry practices, and lessons learned across the DOE complex to strengthen Aalo's nuclear safety posture.