PSA Consultant

iO Associates; Bristol (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,910 - 117,223; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates in Bristol is seeking a Nuclear Probabilistic Safety Assessor to join on a permanent basis. You will lead the development of PSA models for civil nuclear or naval nuclear applications within a growing defence consultancy.

You would be expected to lead PSA work, support safety cases and risk management, perform independent safety assurance reviews, and deliver periodic safety reviews in collaboration with clients and partner organisations, with hybrid working and a salary up to

Qualifications

• Degree in a related technical discipline is required.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Authorising and Licensing Conditions is essential.
• Chartered status and consultancy experience are highly desirable.
• Current security clearance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) models.
• Lead PSA work conducted by junior staff and contractors.
• Support the development of safety cases and risk management plans.
• Perform independent safety assurance reviews.
• Deliver periodic safety reviews of systems and facilities.
• Collaborate with clients and partner organisations.

Skills

Nuclear licensing conditions knowledge

Chartered status

Consultancy experience

Security clearance

Hybrid/remote working adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Reliability Workbench

RiskSpectrum

Job description

iO are currently partnered with a Bristol based engineering consultancy. Currently on the lookout for a Nuclear Probabilistic Safety Assessor to join on a permanent basis.

You will be leading the development of PSA for civil nuclear or naval nuclear applications, becoming and integral part of a growing business within the defence consultancy space.

You would be expected to:

• Develop Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) models.
• Lead PSA work completed by junior members of staff and contractors.
• Support the development of safety cases and risk management plans.
• Performing independent safety assurance reviews.
• Delivering periodic safety reviews of systems / facilities.
• Collaboration with clients and partner organisations.

Key skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Nuclear Authorising and Licensing Conditions.
• Strong experience of PSA tools such as Reliability Workbench and RiskSpectrum.
• Chartered status, previous consultancy experience and active clearance all highly desirable.

This role can offer up to £80,000, attractive benefits & hybrid working and the opportunity to continually develop within a growing business.

Due to the nature of work, this role best suits a Sole British National, or someone with current SC/DV clearance.