Nuclear Safety Basis Lead for Facility Operations

N3B Los Alamos; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

N3B Los Alamos is seeking a Safety Basis lead to head facility-level hazard analysis, USQ determinations, and development of safety basis documents. You will manage hazard identification, categorization, accident analysis, and selection of controls to ensure compliance and safe operations.

The role requires DOE/NRC experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with program personnel for interpretations and improvements, while maintaining training and procedures across the

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and organizational abilities with history of leading others in high-demand situations.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in DOE and industry standards on Safety Basis.
• Expert experience with DOE or NRC facilities; Naval Reactors experience may be included.
• Experience evaluating proposed changes or discrepant as-found conditions involving Hazard Category 2 or 3 Nuclear Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility level Safety Basis program implementation activities.
• Manage development of hazard identification, facility hazard categorization, accident analysis; select controls; develop safety basis documents (USQ determinations, Evaluation of the Safety of the Situations, Justification for Continued Operations, Technical Safety Requirements page changes).
• Provide facility level direction for self-assessment and external management assessment for Safety Basis and USQ quality improvements.
• Manage safety basis technical/quality issues requiring interpretations, analysis, and conflict resolution; coordinate with program personnel on interpretations/technical issues.
• Develop facility level audits, assessments and metrics for Safety Basis/USQ performance.
• Implement the USQ program.
• Ensure initial and refresher Safety Basis/USQ training and assessments are effectively performed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Basis knowledge

DOE/NRC experience

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Training & mentoring

Executive communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years relative experience

Job description

N3B Los Alamos is seeking a Safety Basis lead to head facility-level hazard analysis, USQ determinations, and development of safety basis documents. You will manage hazard identification, categorization, accident analysis, and selection of controls to ensure compliance and safe operations.

The role requires DOE/NRC experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with program personnel for interpretations and improvements, while maintaining training and procedures across the