Probabilistic Risk Assessment Practitioner

Ameren; Steedman (MO); On-site; USD 60,600 - 172,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

100% employer paid cash balance plan

401(k) with company match fully vested

Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and

12 paid holidays

Paid parental leave and family caregiv

Job summary

Ameren's Callaway Energy Center seeks a Probabilistic Risk Assessment Practitioner at various levels to learn, maintain, and apply PRA models for safe, cost-effective plant operation. The role includes risk-informed evaluations, NRC interactions, and adherence to PRA procedures.

This is an active pipeline for a future opening with a competitive compensation range and full benefits. Strong leadership and technical communication are valued for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Qualifications vary by level: Associate Practitioner requires a related degree and some PRA exposure.
• Practitioner requires several years in nuclear PRA or Operations.
• Career/Consulting Practitioner require extensive post-degree experience and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to advise Nuclear Division personnel on PRA issues.
• Evaluate plant design/licensing changes for quantitative risk impact.
• Maintain and document Callaway PRA models for risk assessment.
• Assist in NRC interactions and risk-informed licensing actions.
• Learn procedures related to PRA and perform related activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physics

Bachelor's Degree in Advanced Mathematics

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology

Minimum 5 years professional post-degree experience in nuclear PRA

Job description

About the Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid-Missouri. The Energy Center has more than 800 employees and contractors working at the facility, and it has established a strong record of safe operation throughout its 30-year operating history. The Energy Center is a highly efficient, low-cost, sustainable source of electricity for Ameren Missouri’s 1.2 million customers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About the Position

The Probabilistic Risk Assessment Associate Practitioner learns, maintains, and applies nuclear power plant probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) models to support safe and cost-effective operation of the Callaway Energy Center.

Note: This is an active pipeline for a future opening.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop skills and knowledge to advise Nuclear Division personnel on issues related to PRA. Participate in plant program groups that use risk insights, such as the Maintenance Rule Expert Panel.
• Develop skills to evaluate plant design and licensing changes to determine their quantitative impact on plant risk.
• Achieve qualifications related to independently performing PRA activities related to PRA model maintenance and risk-informed applications.
• Learn, maintain and document Callaway PRA (computer-based) models to enable determination of the quantitative risk associated with the operation and maintenance of the plant.
• Assist in performance of evaluations to determine the risk significance of plant events. As necessary, interact with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to provide requested information and provide technical representation for Callaway assessments.
• Assist in consultation with nuclear division personnel on matters of qualitative and quantitative nuclear safety, including topics such as Maintenance Rule, MSPI, NRC Significance Determination Process, risk-informed Technical Specifications, and risk-informed licensing actions.
• Learn and maintain department procedures related to PRA.
• Assume Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in accordance with Callaway Energy Center Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) including responding to assigned ERO facilities within the required RERP response time.

Qualifications

Associate Practitioner

Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Technology, or related skilled degree, from an accredited institution required. Training in nuclear Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Probabilistic Safety Assessment) or two or more years of nuclear Operations experience preferred.

Practitioner

Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Technology, or related skilled degree, from an accredited institution required. Two or more years in nuclear Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Probabilistic Safety Assessment) or nuclear Operations required.

Career Practitioner

Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Technology, or related skilled degree, from an accredited institution required. Minimum 5 years professional post-degree experience required in nuclear Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Probabilistic Safety Assessment) or nuclear Operations required. Demonstrated expertise in advanced PRA methods, communication, and leadership skills preferred.

Consulting Practitioner

Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Technology, or related skilled degree, from an accredited institution required. Minimum 8 years professional post-degree experience required in nuclear Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Probabilistic Safety Assessment) or nuclear Operations required. Demonstrated expertise in advanced nuclear PRA methods, communication skills, leadership and mentoring skills required. Nuclear Industry participation and recognition in the nuclear PRA Industry preferred.

• Technical career path level depends upon applicant's credentials.

Additional Qualifications

Good leadership, decision-making, human relations, and communication skills required. Security screening required for Callaway Energy Center access.

Working Conditions

The Probabilistic Risk Assessment Practitioner works a standard day shift in an office/plant/field setting at the Callaway Energy Center. Additional hours, callouts and/or rotating shifts may be required during refueling outages and emergent plant activities as the needs arise.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range

$60,600.00 - $172,200.00

• This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.