Senior Nuclear Safety Analyst: LWR Codes & Licensing

Holtec International; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global turnkey supplier of energy solutions is looking for a Sr. Nuclear Safety Analyst in Almondsbury, UK. This role involves developing methods and conducting analyses to demonstrate safety and licensing compliance for the SMR-300 project. Candidates should possess a B.S. in nuclear or mechanical engineering, have at least 10 years of experience with LWR safety analysis, and be proficient in relevant programming languages. This position is full-time and offers a collaborative work environment focused on safety and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience developing and/or using codes and methods associated with LWR safety analysis calculations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. NRC regulations pertaining to LWR safety analyses.
• Familiar with NQA‑1 software quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and perform analyses to ensure SMR-300 meets safety requirements.
• Evaluate reactor core, coolant systems, engineered safety features, and radiological releases.
• Develop, verify, and validate computer codes for safety analyses.

Skills

Thermal‑hydraulic behavior of light water reactors (LWRs)

Developing and/or using codes related to LWR safety analysis

Excellent technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Programming languages (FORTRAN, C++, Python)

Education

B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

RELAP5

RETRAN

COBRA

VIPRE

GOTHIC

Job description

A global turnkey supplier of energy solutions is looking for a Sr. Nuclear Safety Analyst in Almondsbury, UK. This role involves developing methods and conducting analyses to demonstrate safety and licensing compliance for the SMR-300 project. Candidates should possess a B.S. in nuclear or mechanical engineering, have at least 10 years of experience with LWR safety analysis, and be proficient in relevant programming languages. This position is full-time and offers a collaborative work environment focused on safety and engineering excellence.