Operational Nuclear Human Factors Engineer

Morson Canada; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Nuclear Human Factors Engineer to provide expert guidance on critical projects in Nuclear Human Factors Engineering. This role involves analyzing operational requirements, validating human-system interfaces, and supporting the development of essential procedures and training programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nuclear operations, a Reactor Operator license, and a strong background in human factors. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing safety and efficiency in the nuclear sector, where your contributions will directly impact operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a reactor operator with 2 years of human factors experience.
• Possesses a Reactor Operator (RO) license and strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance on Nuclear Human Factors Engineering projects.
• Support the development of emergency operating procedures and training programs.
• Deliver engineering documentation in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of nuclear plant operations

Knowledge of human factors engineering process

Ability to analyze requirements for plant control

Ability to review, test and validate human-system interfaces

Strong oral and written communication skills

Solid technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

M.S. Degree in Engineering or HFE related Discipline

Tools

Simulator for testing human-system interfaces

Job description

Important Information:

• Length: 18 months
• Location: Remote - USA
• Contractor Status: W2
• Hourly rate: Up to $100/hr

The Operational Nuclear Human Factors Engineer provides operational guidance on near-term and longer-range projects in the area of Nuclear Human Factors Engineering regarding knowledge of operations, maintenance, and testing activities including task characteristics, HSI characteristics, environmental characteristics, and technical requirements related to operational activities in support of the development of human-system interfaces, procedures, and training programs.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of nuclear plant operations and nuclear regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of the human factors engineering process.
• Ability to analyze requirements for plant control.
• Ability to review, test and validate human-system interfaces using a simulator and plant operating, surveillance, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents.
• Support the development of normal, abnormal, emergency operating procedures, alarm response procedures, surveillance procedures, and operator training programs.
• Provide plant operation input to the Reliability Availability Maintainability program.
• Develop proceed/hold acceptance criteria & pre-requisites for Pre-operational, Startup and selected Construction tests.
• Support GEH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews and the initiation of and responding to Corrective Actions.
• Provide on-time, quality delivery of engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Possesses a Reactor Operator (RO) license.
• Minimum 5 years as a reactor operator and 2 years of human factors experience.

Additional Information:

• M.S. Degree in Engineering or HFE related Discipline or equivalent.
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification at a commercial nuclear facility.
• Operating experience or outage experience in positions requiring SRO or RO certification or license.
• Documented delivery of high-quality procedures for mission critical facilities.
• Nuclear plant emergency procedure experience.
• Experience with procedure writing, training, or surveillance test execution.
• Experience with NRC and INPO Operator Training Guidelines.
• Experience with NRC Regulatory Guide 0711 or 0711 site implementation and reviews.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; communicates messages clearly and concisely.
• Solid technical writing skills with focus on requirements, design, and description documents.
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of the nuclear industry.
• PPA Procedure Writer’s Certification.