Probabilistic Risk & Reliability Engineer

GE Vernova•Markham, ON

1d•$80,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role contributes to the overall strategy supporting GEH Engineering in the application of Risk and Reliability methodologies to existing nuclear plants and next-generation Reactors such as BWRX-300, Natrium, PRISM, and VTR. The role demonstrates accountability for integrating and developing probabilistic risk assessment technologies, application methodologies and supporting processes that meet business needs across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited university or college.
Eligibility Requirements For Canada GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position will report onsite to the Markham office 3 days a week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in executing PRA fundamental skills of Data, Human Reliability Analysis, Accident analysis, Severe Accidents, Source Term assessments or related analytical skills.
M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering discipline.
Proven problem analysis skills with demonstrated ability to clearly communicate results.
Demonstrated understanding of Importance Analysis, Uncertainty Analysis, and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis.
General knowledge of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 PRAs.
Experience with PRA logic model and quantification codes, preferably CAFTA.
Detailed knowledge in Boiling Water Reactor operation and safety analysis.
Experience with NRC Regulatory Processes, e.g., Reg Guide 1.174, ASME/ANS PRA Standards, 10 CFR 50.65 and 50.69.
Experience with international nuclear safety standards and practices.
Experience in operations, maintenance, or engineering at a BWR.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.
Familiarity with a variety of engineering areas.
Knowledge and experience in power / nuclear plant operations and quality system requirements.
Ability to undertake occasional work on client site.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain PRA models of nuclear plant design and operational capabilities by logic and sequential modeling of fault scenarios.
Understand and execute PRA fundamental skills in Data, Human Reliability Analysis, Accident analysis, Severe Accidents, and Source Term assessments.
Use PRA tools and methods to quantify and evaluate accident sequences.
Develop insights and conclusions from calculations with the ability to clearly present findings to peers, management and customers.
Analyze regulatory-driven requirements to develop risk-informed solutions that provide external customers with cost savings.
Use integrated nuclear plant knowledge to assist in developing digital applications such as data processing, condition monitoring, and data analytics to improve customer plant performance and reduce costs.
Interface with other GEH engineering disciplines to drive reliability and safety into nuclear plant designs.
Prepare and review invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
Represent GEH to customers, nuclear regulators and at industry meetings.
Author and present state-of-the-art PRA papers in technical publications and conferences.
Assist and provide support to the functional manager and technical leaders to plan, assign, manage resources for the PRA team.
Provide leadership for assigned organizational responsibilities, programs, and personnel.
Work with other engineering leaders to advance risk-informed designs.
Work with engineering leaders to ensure that PRA and reliability applications provided by GEH are appropriate for used within the intended design and within governing regulatory requirements.
Meet customer commitments and drive continuous improvement.
Implement initiatives to continuously improve the responsiveness of the section/organization to customer / business needs.