Sr. Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

GEM Technologies•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our team supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory ! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office. Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education , qualifications , and relevant years of experience . To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. Please Note : With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.
Citizenship – To be considered, you MUST be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.
Experience performing Criticality Accident Alarm System (CAAS) assessments.
Experience performing audits, surveillances, and assessments of the NCS Program.
Ability to perform calculations with Monte Carlo neutron transport codes.
Ability to perform hand calculations for criticality.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
Broad experience in the development and implementation of NCS Programs.

Responsibilities

Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
Assists in identification of the need for and/or development of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) compliance training to support Isotek activities.
Maintains awareness of NCS-related operations within Project.
Participates in critiques/investigations involving NCS issues, as requested.
Provides field support of operations in nuclear criticality safety, including periodic surveillance and assessment of conformance to Nuclear Criticality Safety Approval (NCSA) requirements.
Supports building activities, such as construction and maintenance, to ensure criticality safety.
Reviews Work Packages, procedures, and other project documents to ensure compliance with NCS requirements.
Performs Criticality Accident Alarm System (CAAS) assessments.
Performs audits, surveillances, and assessments of the NCS Program.
Functions as primary interpretative authority on matters related to NCS Program.
Maintains knowledge of NCS-related standards, guides, and codes.
Prepares and peer reviews NCS documents such as: Fissile Material Operations (FMO) Screens, Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs), NCSAs, and NCS Reports (NCSRs).
Maintains familiarity with assigned FMOs.
Reviews and approves designs, plans, procedures, instructions and administrative aids that implement NCS requirements or potentially impact NCS.
Performs NCSE/A implementation walk downs and provides input to site emergency plans as requested.
Delivers NCS training and evaluates its effectiveness.
Reviews applicable facility Safety Basis documents for NCS issues.
Supports the execution of integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Safety Culture.