What You'll Do in This Position
SRNS Environmental Management Operations' (EMO) H Canyon is the only operating, production-scale, radiologically shielded chemical separations facility in the United States. The EMO mission requires dissolving and adjusting nuclear materials in H-Canyon as well as dispositioning dissolved solutions. The N&CSE H-Canyon/HB-Line/F-Area support organization supports mission activities by maintaining safety basis documentation and information which allows continued operations.
SRNS is seeking to hire an experienced Nuclear Safety Engineer with primary duties in H-Canyon to incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Primary Functions of this role include but are not limited to:
Support the development, writing, 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.
Understand Accident Analysis, unreviewed safety question (USQ), Safety Basis Regulatory Authority (SBRA), and Consolidated Hazards Analysis Process (CHAP).
Provide technical assistance in developing, writing, maintaining, and reviewing nuclear safety documents and analyses, technical safety requirements (TSR), limited conditions 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.
Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the external world.
Be aware of capabilities and needs of customers. Identify technical programs which can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.
Apply technical experience in field of specialization and lead task teams for developing solutions to problems. Prepare plans including schedules, and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.
Develop schedules, monitor progress, and complete tasks in a cost effective and timely manner.
Mentor junior colleagues.
Communicate information to DOE representatives, facility operating safety committee members, and other stakeholders. Facilitate discussions between customers, colleagues, managers, and oversight groups.
Qualifications We Desire
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.
Relevant experience in developing, writing, reviewing, and maintaining safety basis documents and safety basis support documents is preferred.
Prior design authority engineering and/or nuclear safety engineering experience for a DOE site, preferred.
Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in developing and providing safety basis inputs to facility/project schedules, while meeting deadlines and budgets.
Candidate must perform work safely and be proficient in performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments.
Active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
Note:
SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Who We Are
As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.
The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.
What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversite for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day.
Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
