Lead Engineer - LOCA and Containment Analysis

AL7587 GE Power Sp. z o.o.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Warsaw, Poland seeks an experienced Thermal-Hydraulic Engineer to contribute to LOCA, containment and stability analyses for BWR/WEPL plants. You will perform two-phase TH analyses, support reloads, and collaborate with design, licensing, and systems teams worldwide.

Qualifications include a nuclear/related engineering degree and experience in TH nuclear plant safety analyses. Proficiency in TRACG/RELAP/TRACE and programming (C#, FORTRAN, Python) is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in T-H Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations in ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
• Provide general expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.
• Lead fuel project activities including reload analyses, methods implementation, power uprates, new fuel introductions, and safety analysis support.
• Collaborate with interfacing teams to find optimum customer solutions and document technical data for customers.
• Provide technical mentoring and support team development including procedure development and adherence.
• Develop and deliver training courses for external and internal audiences.
• Lead team process improvements to increase speed and simplification and ensure high quality work per regulatory and QA standards.

Skills

Experience in T-H Nuclear Plant Safety

Programming experience

Two-phase TH modeling

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentoring / knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Nuclear/Mechanical/Chemical)

Tools

TRACG

RELAP

TRACE

C#

FORTRAN

PYTHON

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a contributing member of the LOCA, Containment & Stability Analysis Team, you will perform plant thermal-hydraulic safety analysis with two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques. You will support reload and design applications for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants, including currently operating BWR plants as well as new plants (BWRX, Natrium) operating or planned worldwide.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
• General expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.
• Take responsibility for fuel project activities including reload analyses, methods implementation, power uprates, new fuel introductions, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel issues.
• Perform in cross-disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions.
• Prepare, document and present technical data to internal/external customers.
• Provide technical mentoring to support team development and knowledge management, including procedure development and adherence.
• Develop/deliver training course offerings in support of external commercial requests, as well as for internal audiences for knowledge management, and knowledge capture and transfer.
• Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.
• Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in T-H Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and Reactor Internals Pressure Difference analyses.
• M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering with experience in T/H modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems.
• Experience with BWR technology ECCS LOCA and Containment analysis to support applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements.
• Experience with BWR/PWR T-H systems codes such as TRACG, RELAP & TRACE.
• Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG LOCA).
• Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications.
• Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON.
• Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others.
• Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity.
• Work easily and communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Seeks simple solutions to complex problems.
• Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments.
• Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding.
• Communicates in an open, candid, clear, and consistent manner.
• Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles.
• Ability to achieve stretch targets.

Additional Information

GE Vernova Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in Warsaw, Poland is an integral part of the global engineering structure of GE Vernova. The site was officially founded in 2007, as GE Gas Power focused engineering organization. Currently the site extends engineering activities for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy in Poland. GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Poland for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required.

More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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