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GE Vernova · 4 hours ago

Senior Probabilistic Risk and Reliability Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$111K/yr - $213K/yr

10+ years exp

GE Vernova is a company focused on risk and reliability engineering in the nuclear sector. They are seeking a Senior Probabilistic Risk and Reliability Engineer to develop and maintain probabilistic risk assessment models, interface with various disciplines to enhance risk-informed designs, and provide technical guidance within the organization.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains PRA models of nuclear plant design and operational capabilities by logic and sequential modeling of fault scenarios, executing PRA fundamental skills in Data, Human Reliability Analysis, Accident analysis, Severe Accidents, and Source Term assessments, and using PRA tools and methods to quantify and evaluate accident sequences

Interfaces with other disciplines to advance risk-informed designs, developing insights and conclusions from analyses with the ability to clearly communicate findings to peers, management and customers

Analyzes regulatory-driven requirements to develop risk-informed solutions that drive safety and reliability into nuclear plant design and provide internal and external customers with cost savings

Uses integrated nuclear plant knowledge to assist in developing digital applications such as data processing, condition monitoring, and data analytics to improve customer plant performance and reduce costs

Provides technical guidance and training to new and experienced engineers, specialists, and managers

Represents GEH to customers, nuclear regulators and at industry meetings

Authors and presents state-of-the-art PRA papers in technical publications and conferences

Provides leadership for assigned organizational responsibilities, programs, and personnel

Supports the PRA Technical Leader by articulating work plans the PRA team will use to address the technical work scope requested, including those in support of proposals for client work

Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influences the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation

Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work

Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision

May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view

Qualification

Probabilistic Risk AssessmentNuclear EngineeringHuman Reliability AnalysisAccident AnalysisThermal Hydraulic AnalysisData AnalyticsPRA Logic ModelRegulatory ProcessesReliability EngineeringProject ManagementProblem Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited university or college

10 years cumulative experience in executing PRA fundamental skills of Data, Human Reliability Analysis, Accident analysis, Thermal Hydraulic Analysis, Severe Accidents, Source Term assessments and related analytical skills

Preferred

M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering discipline

Nuclear experience preferred

Proven problem analysis skills with demonstrated ability to clearly communicate results

Demonstrated understanding of Importance Analysis, Uncertainty Analysis, and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, 3+ years of experience in one or more

Applied experience in development of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 PRAs

Extensive experience with PRA logic model and quantification codes, preferably CAFTA

Detailed knowledge in Boiling Water Reactor operation and safety analysis

Experience with NRC Regulatory Processes, e.g., Reg Guide 1.174, ASME/ANS PRA Standards, 10 CFR 50.65 and 50.69, Mitigating Systems Performance Index (MSPI)

Experience in Licensing Modernization Process and other current risk informed regulatory topics

Experienced in PRA internal and external hazards analyses, including Fire and Seismic PRA

Experience in support and implementation of programs for Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Inspectability (RAMI) to influence plant design

Experience in leading and participating in Industry PRA Peer Reviews

Experience in programming using CAFTA APIs, R+, Visual Basic

Experience with international nuclear safety standards and practices

Experience in operations, maintenance, or engineering at a BWR

Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers

Familiarity with a variety of engineering areas

Knowledge and experience in power / nuclear plant operations and quality system requirements

Ability to undertake occasional work on client site

Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems