Senior Fellow Engineer, Consolidated Hazards Analysis (CHA) Lead

14-Apr-2025

Engineering

9998BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.

The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

What You'll Do in This Position

SRNS is seeking to hire a senior fellow engineer as a Consolidated Hazards Analysis (CHA) lead for our Nuclear and Criticality Safety Engineer (N&CSE) Analytical Support group.

Specific tasks as a Senior Hazards Analyst include leading CHA teams through hazard identification, hazard evaluation, accident description, event progression, and controls selection for the Consolidated Hazards Analysis of various facilities and processes at SRS. This includes, but is not limited to, assessing internal operational events and external events (both of which include fires, explosions, and loss of confinement) and natural phenomena events (including seismic and high wind/tornado).

General expectations of the position are to:
- Initiate own technical programs
- Bring high technical credibility in field of expertise to the
organization
- Recognize all aspects of SRNS needs in field of expertise
and lead teams to solve complex technical problems
- Apply technical experience in field of specialization (or
broad-based experience in multiple technical fields) and
use other technical resources, both internal and external
to SRNS, to resolve complex problems.
- Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety
of complex features (such as, complicated technical
requirements, application of new or special materials or
processes, and difficult coordination or oversight
requirements) into problem solving and program
planning.
- Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex
problems and be recognized as having expertise in a
functional area of technical specialization.
- Recommend research programs for others in the group
and assist in that planning.
- Develop solutions to complex technical problems in
areas of expertise
- Prepare plans including schedules, budgets, and
personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks
for the department.
- Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor
expenditures of budget, and review quality of work
performed and include research, development, testing,
and quality assurance requirements.
- Communicate results verbally and in manuscripts form.
- Report regularly the results and represent SRNS and
SRS in technical areas to oversight groups and
professional societies.
- Mentor less senior professionals as a means of
transferring technical knowledge and insight and
possibly in communication skills.
- Maintain excellent technical credibility by contributing
significantly toward meeting Site missions and goals,
which may be demonstrated by issuing reports, making
presentations, and /or involvement in national technical
organizations.
- Recommend engineering and technology research,
development, and application programs for others and a
assist in the planning of such programs.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

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Qualifications We Require

Bachelor degree in applicable science or engineering discipline

Other Qualifications

Prior experience within the DOE complex (preferable) or the nuclear industry leading Hazards Analysis teams and documenting the results for subsequent activities (e.g., Accident Analysis calculations, Documented Safety Analysis (DSAs), etc.) is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.

Qualifications We Desire

Master or PhD degree in applicable science or engineering discipline

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options - Critical Illness and Accident Insurance - Employer paid life insurance with buy up options - Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability - 401(k) with Employer Match - Various wellness programs - Paid Time Off and Holidays - Discounts and other supplemental benefits SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day.

Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

30-Apr-2025