Nuclear Safety Engineer

Omega Technical Service has an excellent opportunity for aNuclear Safety Engineer. The Nuclear Safety Engineerwill apply extensive technical experience in nuclear safety engineering, focusing on complex problem resolution and the development of nuclear safety documentation for critical facilities, such as H-Canyon, HB-Line, and other facilities at the Savannah River Site (SRS). The successful candidate will be recognized as an expert in the field of nuclear safety and will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and review of critical safety basis documents, including Documented Safety Analyses (DSA), Technical Safety Requirements (TSR), and other regulatory compliance documentation.

This role requires advanced technical skills to address intricate safety requirements, integrate new materials and processes, and coordinate complex engineering projects. The Engineer will ensure compliance with DOE regulations and safety standards, oversee safety assessments, and collaborate with DOE representatives, operating safety committees, and other stakeholders to ensure safe operations across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation for various facilities (H-Canyon, HB-Line, 235-F, F/H Lab, FCC, etc..) at the Savannah River Site.
• Provide technical assistance in developing, writing, maintaining, and reviewing nuclear safety documents and analyses, technical safety requirements (TSR), limited condition of operations (LCO), and related technical support documentation.
• Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and, as necessary, applicable controls are implemented in field procedures.
• Conduct Nuclear Safety Program assessments and maintain program manuals. Understand Accident Analysis, unreviewed safety question (USQ), Safety Basis Regulatory Authority (SBRA), and Consolidated Hazards Analysis Process (CHAP). Communicate information to DOE representatives, facility operating safety committee members, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• An advanced degree and experience,
• a Ph.D. degree and 10 years' experience.
• An MS degree and 12 years' experience.
• A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience. In any of the following disciplines: Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Considered an internal expert in the area of expertise.
• Familiar with Nuclear Safety Programs and considered a Nuclear Safety Subject Matter Expert.
• Proficient in performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments, facility RAs, and IVRs.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems in the field.
• Must demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fifteen years of relevant experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining safety basis documents and safety basis support documents is preferred.
• Demonstrated previous SRS nuclear safety engineering experience is preferred, or prior design authority engineering and/or nuclear safety engineering experience for a DOE site.
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 413.3, DOE O 420.1, DOE STDs 3009, 1186, 1189, and related directives and standards is required.
• Preferred prior extensive experience writing safety basis documents such as DSA and TSR

Anticipated Work Schedule:

A 40-hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. The work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has 30 a 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Nuclear and Criticality Safety Engineering Area Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CONTRACT DURATION

One (1) year with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year options.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.