Nuclear Safety Analyst: DSAs, TSRs & USQ Expert

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance / Education program

Comprehensive Relocation Package

Benefit eligibility varies by position

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Nuclear Safety Analyst to join the Facility Safety Engineering team in Idaho Falls. You’ll manage DSAs/TSRs, perform hazard analyses, and ensure compliance with 10 CFR 830 Subpart B, collaborating with operations, researchers, and project managers to deliver defensible safety solutions.

The role requires building safety controls, leading USQ processes, and providing technical peer reviews, with MCNP or MicroShield experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Develop safety documentation and perform hazard/accident analyses.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR 830 and DOE-STD-3009 or NRC frameworks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE ‘Q’ clearance (US Citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Nuclear Safety Program and ensure 10 CFR 830 compliance.
• Develop, revise, and maintain DSAs and TSRs for facilities and modifications.
• Perform hazard identification, accident analyses, facility categorization, and safety system classification.
• Derive DSA commitments and TSR controls from analyses to prevent releases.
• Execute USQ process including discovery USQs and PISAs; develop interim controls.
• Review operating procedures, events, modifications, and long-range planning.
• Manage safety-basis projects, track progress, and meet schedules.
• Develop practical safety controls for operations.
• Provide technical peer reviews of safety-basis documentation.
• Apply analytical methods; experience with MCNP or MicroShield preferred.
• Collaborate with facility personnel and stakeholders to implement safety requirements.

Skills

Hazard analysis

DSA/TSR development

Regulatory knowledge (10 CFR 830)

DOE/NRC frameworks

USQ process

Technical safety documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics / Health Physics / Nuclear Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering or related

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

MCNP

MicroShield

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Nuclear Safety Analyst to join the Facility Safety Engineering team in Idaho Falls. You’ll manage DSAs/TSRs, perform hazard analyses, and ensure compliance with 10 CFR 830 Subpart B, collaborating with operations, researchers, and project managers to deliver defensible safety solutions.

The role requires building safety controls, leading USQ processes, and providing technical peer reviews, with MCNP or MicroShield experience preferred.