Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) · 17 hours ago
Nuclear Safety Engineer
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $114K/yr
1+ years expHanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) is dedicated to safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste as part of the nation's largest radioactive waste cleanup. The Nuclear Safety Engineer will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of nuclear safety processes and procedures, including safety analysis and hazard assessment.
Environmental Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Kai Wilson
Responsibilities
Represent the Nuclear Safety department in control decision meetings. For engineered controls, determine if the control should be a design feature or Limiting Condition of Operation. For administrative controls, determine if the control should be a Specific Administrative Control or a Key Element of an Administrative Control
Participate in hazard analysis and control selection
Support development of consequence analysis and frequency determination
Maintain qualification as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and USQ evaluator
Demonstrate knowledge of the DSA and TSR format and content requirements of 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, DOE-STD-3009, and DOE-STD-1186 and DOE-STD-1189
Demonstrate how the hazard analysis is used in developing the DSA
Demonstrate how to apply the hierarchy of controls
Demonstrate how to develop and maintain assigned procedures for PrHA, DSA/TSR development and maintenance, and USQ process
Identify weaknesses in hazard analysis, DSA development and maintenance, and USQ process and lead the development of program improvements
Participate as the Lead or Nuclear Safety representative on a PrHA team
Lead or participate as a team member for DSA amendments or development for major modifications and new facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the DSA for proposed changes
Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop technical basis documents (hazardous event, consequence analysis)
Perform hazard evaluation and DSA review in support of proposed changes and process negative USQ for proposed changes
Demonstrate a comprehension for what proposed changes require USQ review
Demonstrate proficiency in using the Potential Inadequacy in the Safety Analysis process requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related technical discipline
One (1) year related experience for Grade 15
Two (2) years related experience for Grade 16
Maintain qualification as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and USQ evaluator
Demonstrate knowledge of the DSA and TSR format and content requirements of 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, DOE-STD-3009, and DOE-STD-1186 and DOE-STD-1189
Demonstrate how the hazard analysis is used in developing the DSA
Demonstrate how to apply the hierarchy of controls
Demonstrate how to develop and maintain assigned procedures for PrHA, DSA/TSR development and maintenance, and USQ process
Identify weaknesses in hazard analysis, DSA development and maintenance, and USQ process and lead the development of program improvements
Participate as the Lead or Nuclear Safety representative on a PrHA team
Lead or participate as a team member for DSA amendments or development for major modifications and new facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the DSA for proposed changes
Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop technical basis documents (hazardous event, consequence analysis)
Perform hazard evaluation and DSA review in support of proposed changes and process negative USQ for proposed changes
Demonstrate a comprehension for what proposed changes require USQ review
Demonstrate proficiency in using the Potential Inadequacy in the Safety Analysis process requirements
Preferred
Knowledge of the hazard analysis process, DSA and TSR development, implementation and controls selection processes [DOE-STD-3009 (DSA)], DOE-STD-1186 (Specific Administrative Controls) and DOE-STD-1189 (Integration of ESH Requirements in Safety and Design), DOE G 423.1-1B (Technical Safety Requirements), DOE O 420.1C (Facility Safety), DOE G 421.2A (DSA) and DOE G 424.1-1C (USQ)
Tank Farm knowledge and experience
Ability to achieve Qualification as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and USQ Evaluator within a reasonable timeframe. Qualification requirements may be met through the DOE and/or Hanford-specific Equivalency process as allowed by H2C procedures
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Short-and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Company
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C)
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure’s mission is to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste for the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase