Nuclear Safety Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Safety Analyst to work on our Reactor & Nuclear Safety Engineering team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our ATR facility at the Site with every Friday off.

Identify and analyze radiological and chemical hazards for all hazard category facilities. Assess risk and potential adverse effects on facility workers, colocated workers, and the public. Identify applicable requirements, perform analyses, and author safety bases to document assumptions, results, and requirements for hazard prevention or mitigation. Use sound engineering principles to identify necessary controls to reduce risks. Perform or arrange for engineering studies supporting hazard and accident analyses. Prepare, update, or revise various nuclear facility safety documents, including DSAs, TSRs, USQs, transportation plans, and BIOs, to obtain DOE operating approval. Review facility changes or new information for safety basis impact. Maintain effective interfaces with internal and external technical experts.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for 10 CFR 830 by performing nuclear facility safety analyses in accordance with DOE regulatory and company quality standards. Prepare and maintain nuclear facility safety basis documents, including documented safety analysis (DSA) and technical safety requirements (TSRs).
• Support the implementation of the new and revised DSAs and TSRs for nuclear facilities to ensure that TSRs and DSA commitments are adequately implemented in facility procedures.
• Develop controls that are both effective and most easily executed by operations.
• Ensure high quality, technically defensible products are submitted to the DOE for review & approval.
• Provide technical peer reviews for new and revised technical products, principally nuclear facility DSAs and TSRs.
• Support project execution activities which include reviews of routine and abnormal operating procedures and operational events or design activities with respect to the facility safety basis.
• Review facility modifications and long-range planning to ensure nuclear safety requirements are met.
• Execute the unreviewed safety question (USQ) process for proposed facility and procedure changes.
• Execute the safety-in-design process for new nuclear facilities or major modifications.
• Conduct facility hazard classification, hazard identification, assessment, accident analyses, facility categorization, and safety system classification.
• Interface and build relationships with front line organizations, such as researchers, project managers, and operations, to ensure safety basis projects are completed and submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) for approval on schedule.
• Identify DSA commitments and derives TSRs to ensure hazardous and radioactive material releases are prevented or mitigated.
• Collaborate in establishing objectives, setting priorities, and advising management of nuclear safety issues.
• Perform and review thermal-hydraulic transient analyses in support of the ATR safety basis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 1: Bachelor's degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering or directly related field.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering or directly related field and two years of directly related experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Experience with thermal-hydraulic transient analysis - ideally classroom plus real world experience, i.e. internship experience.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($65,064 - $133,416) / Level 2 ($77,628 - $159,228). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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