Nuclear Safety Engineer I: Criticality & Compliance

BWXT; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Diversity and inclusion

Mission-driven organization

Continuous learning

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Tennessee is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer 1 to assure plant operations meet governmental regulations and license conditions, preventing any criticality excursions. The role focuses on developing NCS procedures, advising on facility changes, audits, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Engineering (Nuclear preferred) and 1–2 years of nuclear fuel cycle experience; the company offers competitive pay, benefits and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• B. S. -- Engineering (Nuclear Engineering preferred)
• One - two years' relevant experience in the nuclear fuel cycle.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and maintenance of plant NCS procedures and manuals that establish NCS limits and controls on all SNM activities.
• Advises production and support groups on proposed facility and equipment modifications on NCS criteria and performs preliminary NCS evaluations thereon.
• Conducts audits to assure compliance with NCS controls, approved procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Investigates unusual occurrences related to NCS and recommends changes to make improvements.
• Reviews current operating procedures for required NCS criteria and license conditions.
• Assists in the coordination of NCS activities conducted for the plant by outside consultants.
• Maintains a system of records and reports for documenting NCS-related actions.
• Routinely reviews governmental, industrial, and technical publications for new information that could enhance the NCS Program.

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Nuclear Engineering preferred)

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Tennessee is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer 1 to assure plant operations meet governmental regulations and license conditions, preventing any criticality excursions. The role focuses on developing NCS procedures, advising on facility changes, audits, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Engineering (Nuclear preferred) and 1–2 years of nuclear fuel cycle experience; the company offers competitive pay, benefits and opportunities for professional growth