Technical Nuclear Human Factors Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Nuclear Human Factors Engineer to provide expert guidance on projects related to human performance in the nuclear sector. This role involves analyzing human factors design, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and developing critical operational procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in human factors engineering and nuclear operations, along with excellent communication and technical writing skills. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to enhancing safety and efficiency in nuclear operations, all while working remotely from anywhere in the USA.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of nuclear Human Factors experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on Nuclear Human Factors Engineering.
• Support development of operating procedures and training programs.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Nuclear Plant Operations

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Design Requirements Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

M.S. or PhD in Human Factors Engineering

Job description

Important Information:
Contract Length: 18 months
Location: Fully remote - USA

The Technical Nuclear Human Factors Engineer provides technical guidance on near-term and longer range projects in the area of Nuclear Human Factors Engineering regarding human performance capabilities and limitations as well as applicable human factors design and evaluation practices, principles, guidelines, and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the human factors engineering process.
• Knowledge of nuclear plant operations and nuclear regulatory processes.
• Ability to determine the requirements for the displays, controls, and other job support aids needed to accomplish functions.
• Ability to translate requirements into controls, displays, software & hardware for monitoring, control, and protection functions for various plant systems and operating modes.
• 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.
• 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 of Science in Industrial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Human Factors Psychology, Applied Psychology, or equivalent 4-year degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of nuclear Human Factors experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• M.S. or PhD Degree in Human Factors Engineering or related Discipline or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the United States.
• Experience with procedure writing, training, or surveillance test execution.
• Experience with alarm system design, alarm rationalization, and alarm prioritization.
• 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 nuclear industry.
• PPA Procedure Writer’s Certification.