OPPORTUNITIES OAK RIDGE, TN

Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineers

Job Description:

Provide engineering technical assistance in the area of Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineers

Request Date:

4/29/2008

Number of Positions:

4

Part-Time/Temp:

Full-time

Start Date:

Negotiable

Salary Range:

Negotiable

Clearance Requirement:

Clearance not required

Education:

Minimum requirement is B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. An advanced degree is preferred.

Criticality Safety (NCS)

This involves the generation of NCS analyses and approvals for fissile material operations at both government and commercial nuclear facilities. The work may also involve the performance of shielding calculations and the preparation of safety basis documentation and other engineering work to assist in plant regulatory/licensing activities. Responsibilities include the development of NCS technical proposals, developing project cost/schedule documentation, and providing leadership in the resolution of technical issues. This position demands a high level of accountability and technical knowledge and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. The candidate may be required to provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced NCS engineers.

Required Skills:

A minimum of 5 years experience in the specific application of NCS principles and practices at a nuclear facility, including use of SCALE/KENO or MCNP criticality codes is required. Candidates must have proven and documented NCS leadership and project management skills. The candidate must be capable of managing change and have very high technical and ethical standards. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential. The position also requires excellent interpersonal skills for teaching, mentoring, and developing less experienced staff members.

Desired Skills:

Experience in qualitative or quantitative accident analysis techniques and the development and/or review of safety basis or licensing documents would be helpful. Experience in a NRC regulatory environment is a plus.

Job Locations:

Oak Ridge, TN

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Senior Safety Basis Engineer

Request Date:

12/29/08

Number of Positions:

1

Part-Time/Temp:

Negotiable

Start Date:

Negotiable

Salary Range:

Negotiable

Clearance
Requirement:

Active DOE “Q” clearance.

Education:

Minimum requirement is B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. An advanced degree is preferred.

Job Description:

Provide senior engineering support in the preparation, modification, and review of safety basis documents for Department of Energy (DOE) non-reactor nuclear facilities. The work involves the preparation, update, and review of Unreviewed Safety Question Determinations (USQDs) and support for development and revision of Safety Basis documents, including Documented Safety Analyses, Technical Safety Requirements, and supporting engineering analyses. Responsibilities include the evaluation of nuclear facility modifications and their impact on the approved facility Safety Basis documents and providing leadership in the resolution of as-found conditions and other technical issues. This position demands a high level of accountability and technical knowledge and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. The candidate may be required to provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced Safety Basis engineers.

Required Skills:

A minimum of 10 years experience in the development of safety basis documents at a DOE nuclear facility is required. The candidate must possess an excellent knowledge of current DOE Orders and Standards regarding safety basis documentation and the change control process. The candidate must be capable of managing change and have very high technical and ethical standards. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential. The position also requires excellent interpersonal skills for teaching, mentoring, and developing less experienced staff members.

Desired Skills:

Working knowledge of 10 CRF 50.59 and 10 CFR 70 is desired. Experience in an NRC regulatory environment is a plus.

Job Locations:

Oak Ridge, TN

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Opportunities In OAK RIDGE, TN and IDAHO FALLS, ID

Senior Facility Safety Engineers

Request Date:

4/29/08

Number of Positions:

2

Part-Time/Temp:

Negotiable

Start Date:

Negotiable

Salary Range:

Negotiable

Clearance
Requirement:

Must be able to obtain a DOE “Q” clearance.

Education:

Minimum requirement is B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. An advanced degree is preferred.

Job Description:

Provide senior engineering support in the preparation, review, and implementation of safety basis documents for Department of Energy (DOE) non-reactor nuclear facilities. The work involves the preparation of Documented Safety Analyses, Technical Safety Requirements, Unreviewed Safety Question Determinations, and supporting engineering analyses. Responsibilities include the development of Facility Safety technical proposals, developing project cost/schedule documentation, and providing leadership in the resolution of technical issues. This position demands a high level of accountability and technical knowledge and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. The candidate may be required to provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced Facility Safety engineers.

Required Skills:

A minimum of 10 years experience in the development of safety basis documents at a DOE nuclear facility is required. The candidate must possess an excellent knowledge of current DOE Orders and Standards regarding safety basis documentation. The candidate must be capable of managing change and have very high technical and ethical standards. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential. The position also requires excellent interpersonal skills for teaching, mentoring, and developing less experienced staff members.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of quantitative event tree and fault tree analysis methods and codes would be helpful. Experience in a NRC regulatory environment is a plus.

Job Locations:

Oak Ridge, TN and Idaho Falls, ID

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