Nuclear Safety Analyst - Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Safety Analyst to work in our Facility Safety Engineering department. Our team works a 9x80 or 4x10 schedule located out of our EROB facility in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.

You will identify and analyze facility/activity radiological and chemical hazards for all hazard category 1, 2, 3, and less than 3 facilities including advanced reactors. Assess risk (frequency and consequences) of potential adverse effects of hazards on facility workers, colocated workers, and the public. Identify applicable requirements, perform analyses, and author safety bases that document assumptions, results, and requirements to prevent or mitigate hazards. Based on sound engineering principles identify controls (design and administrative) necessary to reduce risks to acceptable levels. You will report to the manager of our Facility Safety Engineering department.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support and implement the Nuclear Safety Program, which includes requirements management, identifying and implementing improvements to current procedures and processes, performing programmatic assessments, and conducting Laboratory-wide training associated with nuclear safety requirements.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Identify DSA commitments and derives TSRs to ensure hazardous and radioactive material releases are prevented or mitigated.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Level 1: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or relevant field.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or relevant field and 2+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and 1 year of experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Must obtain and maintain proficiency in the use of analytical tools.
• Ideally candidate will have a broad range of analytical methods used in developing safety analyses and risk assessments and knowledge of Department of Energy or of Nuclear Regulatory Commission nuclear safety and unreviewed safety question guides and standards 

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is Level 1: ($63,528- $130,284) / Level 2: ($75,804 - $155,496). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• 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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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