Staff Nuclear Safety Basis Analyst

Apply Now Job ID JR100953Date posted 02/28/2024

The Nuclear Safety Division is a part of the Environment, Safety, and Health Directorate. Ensuring regulatory compliance and safe nuclear operations is our mission. Our staff support the overall BNL mission by providing expertise that ensures safe and efficient work processes during scientific research, reduces the likelihood of human error, and manages regulatory programs that preserve the safety and health of BNL employees, the public, and the environment. BNL’s Nuclear Safety program is undergoing expansion to address the nation’s growing demand for critical medical radioisotopes, which DOE has designated as a Mission Essential Function for our Laboratory.

Position Description:

The candidate will serve as a staff nuclear safety analyst for the Laboratory. As part of our team, you will work in an analytical environment with other nuclear safety professionals, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to develop and maintain safety basis documentation for BNL’s Radionuclide Research and Production Laboratory (RRPL) and future nuclear facilities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with staff from a diverse set of backgrounds while facilitating the production of life-changing radioisotopes that have shown amazing promise as therapeutics against aggressive cancers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation and maintenance of the RRPL safety basis documents, including Facility Hazard Categorization, Documented Safety Analyses (DSA), and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs).

• Performance of hazard and accident analysis in support of safety basis development, updates, and amendments.

• Performance of research, calculations, and testing as needed to validate safety analysis assumptions or controls.

• Ensure technical compliance with 10 CFR 830 Subparts A and B as applicable to nuclear facility safety basis processes.

• Application of the Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process to the RRPL and future nuclear facilities in accordance with BNL Standards-Based Management System (SBMS) procedures.

• Development of appropriate documentation, when necessary, to address a Potential Inadequacy of the Safety Analysis (PISA), Evaluation of the Safety of the Situation (ESS), and Justification for Continued Operations (JCO).

• Evaluating proposed nuclear facility alterations against Major Modification criteria and preparing associated documentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physical sciences, nuclear engineering technology, or a related field.

• At least one year of experience working at a DOE nuclear facility, commercial reactor, or Naval reactor.

• Familiarity with nuclear and non-nuclear facility systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Must be organized, diligent, and accustomed to a nuclear safety culture.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Two or more years of experience in the development and maintenance of safety basis documentation for DOE nuclear facilities (or NRC equivalents).

• Four or more years of experience working at a DOE nuclear facility, commercial reactor, or Naval reactor.

• Familiarity and experience working under 10 CFR 830 Subparts A and B and the USQ process.

• Familiarity with accepted methods for mitigation of risks from hazardous materials of facilities.

• Experience using DOE toolbox or other relevant analysis codes and programs, such as ALOHA, CFAST, HotSpot, FLUKA, COMSOL, etc.

• Knowledge of legal requirements affecting the nuclear safety basis.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams.

• Ability to perform within a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks, and adapt to evolving needs.

Other Information:

• On-Site position.

• Occasional travel to other DOE National Labs.

• Visa sponsorship for this position is not available.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The the full salary range for this position is $94250 - $131750 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, and certifications, and also aligned with the internal peer group.

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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