Senior Nuclear Safety Analyst
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Safety Analyst for its Facility Safety Engineering team in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This collaborative, service-oriented role supports the laboratory’s nuclear safety program by managing Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), including updates, revisions, and new development, in compliance with 10 CFR 830 Subpart B. The analyst works closely with facility operations, researchers, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop practical, defensible safety solutions that protect workers, communities, and the scientific mission. The position works a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off and reports to the Nuclear Safety Engineering Manager. This is a multi-level posting, with placement at Level 4 or Level 5 based on the depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. The position is testing designated and requires a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing during employment. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “Q” clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and 9 or more years of relevant experience; or a related master’s degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or a related PhD and 4 or more years of relevant experience.
- Level 5: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and 14 or more years of relevant experience; or a related master’s degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience; or a related PhD and 6 or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing technical safety documentation and performing hazard or accident analyses.
- Familiarity with DOE nuclear safety requirements, including 10 CFR 830 and DOE-STD-3009, and/or NRC regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “Q” clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to perform the position’s physical duties, including working in office and field/laboratory environments, using instrumentation, operating job-related equipment, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics.
- Experience preparing or reviewing DSAs and TSRs for DOE- or NRC-regulated facilities.
- Experience implementing the USQ process.
- Coursework or experience in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA).
- Experience with analytical software such as MCNP or MicroShield.
- Ability to collaborate in a service-focused environment and develop practical, creative safety solutions.
- Recognition by national nuclear agencies.
- Involvement in technical standards committees.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation of the Nuclear Safety Program and ensure compliance with 10 CFR 830 and applicable DOE standards.
- Develop, revise, and maintain DSAs and TSRs for existing facilities, major modifications, and new facilities.
- Perform hazard identification, accident analyses, facility categorization, and safety system classification.
- Derive DSA commitments and TSR controls from analytical results to prevent or mitigate hazardous and radioactive material releases.
- Execute the Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process, including discovery USQs and Potential Inadequacies in the Safety Analysis (PISAs), and develop interim controls and corrective action plans.
- Support facility operations by reviewing operating procedures, operational events, modifications, and long-range planning activities.
- Manage assigned safety basis projects, establish interface agreements, track progress, and ensure schedule commitments are met.
- Develop technically sound safety controls that are practical for operations to implement.
- Provide technical peer reviews of safety basis documentation.
- Use analytical methods and tools to support safety analyses.
- Build strong working relationships with facility personnel and stakeholders to support effective implementation of safety requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match for regular positions; self-contribute access for postdoctoral positions.
- Paid time off (personal leave).
- Employee Education Program, including tuition assistance for eligible positions.
- Comprehensive relocation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
