Fire Safety Analysis Engineer
Job Summary
This position will be in the SNC Corporate Office and will report to the Fire Safety Analysis (FSA) Manager in the Risk Informed Engineering (RIE) department. The engineer is responsible for performing Fire Probabilistic Risk Analyses (FPRA) and Safe Shutdown (SSD) engineering evaluations in support of Southern Nuclear Company (SNC) nuclear generating plants. The RIE department focuses on leading the industry in risk-informed decision?making by developing, maintaining, and applying state?of?the?art tools and models. The engineers work includes compiling, analyzing, and interpreting technical inputs, demonstrating regulatory compliance, and managing tasks and projects as part of a team of FSA and RIE engineers. The role requires a self?starter, organized, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and possessing strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate must be flexible, demonstrate initiative, and perform well in a high?pressure, fast?paced, and deadline?oriented environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform various FPRA and SSD risk?related engineering evaluations.
- Review PWR and BWR design changes for impacts to FPRA, SSD, Non?Power Operation (NPO), and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessment (NSCA) models; evaluate magnitude of impacts and identify model updates.
- Support FPRA PWR and BWR model updates.
- Periodically update SSD, NPO, and NSCA models.
- Complete circuit analyses specific to fire impacts on component control circuits.
- Review FPRA, SSD, NPO, and NSCA vendor products for technical accuracy; provide comments and maintain oversight of vendor comment resolution.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with risk?informed regulatory requirements, policies, and standards.
- Write and review technical reports.
- Assist with audits and inspections, including support of significance determination program and emergency request.
- Provide inputs to and implement policies and procedures.
- Travel to plant sites and industry events in support of SNC objectives.
Job Requirements
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET?accredited institution, or foreign equivalent, or Professional Engineer license is required.Masters of Science in Engineering from an ABET?accredited institution or foreign equivalent is preferred.Background / Experience Requirements
Knowledge or experience with nuclear power plant design, systems, and / or operation is required.Nuclear power plant experience is preferred.Prior direct PRA work experience related to Internal Events, Internal Fire, Internal Flooding, and / or Seismic PRA is an advantage.Prior direct SSD, NPO, or NSCA model work experience is an advantage.Experience with standard PRA and SSD tools such as CAFTA, Franx, or Arc Plus is an advantage.High degree of analytical skills is preferred.Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.Organizational and time management skills are highly preferred.High degree of computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, and other database software) is required.Demonstrated team player and self?starter.Be able to adapt to changing priorities.Behavioral Attributes
Must exhibit Our Values Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.Safety First : Work safely every day, every job.Intentional Inclusion : Foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued.Act with Integrity : Act with honesty, respect, and fairness. Trust our words and follow through on commitments.Superior Performance : Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations.Total Commitment : Committed to success of employees, customers, and shareholders and to citizenship and stewardship.Must exhibit strong ownership skills, proactive traits, and good interpersonal skills.The candidate must be highly motivated, able to work with the group and with minimal supervisor intervention.The ability to develop good relationships with plant personnel is a must.The successful candidate must hold himself / herself accountable for personal safety and must model safe behaviors.Seniority level
Not ApplicableEmployment type
Full?timeJob function
OtherIndustries
Energy Technology and Fire ProtectionJob Location
Birmingham, ALCompensation
$70,000.00$130,000.00Benefits
Medical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Pension planPaid maternity leaveTuition assistancePaid paternity leave#J-18808-Ljbffr