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JOB TITLE: Critical Safety Engineer
LOCATION:
Aiken, South Carolina
Company Name:
AREVA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Plans, schedules, and conducts assignments requiring judgment to evaluate and solve complex engineering problems that typically require use of new methods or resolution of conflicting objectives. Guides and reviews the work of other team members in accomplishing the tasks. Reviews progress and updates management.
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing criticality safety evaluations and supporting criticality safety calculations in accordance with the latest NRC regulations and guidelines,
- Developing criticality safety strategies, specifying safety systems, preparing write-ups for licensing submittals for MOX powder, chemical dissolution, purification, and powder recovery, storage, and pellet, rods, and assemblies production, and other units
- Interfacing with the NRC for criticality safety matters
- Producing validation reports for the MFFF to the latest NRC standards
Shaw AREVA MOX services is a consortium of companies based in Aiken, SC and formed to advance the Department of Energy‘s mission to dispose of surplus weapon grade plutonium. The plutonium is disposed of by mixing it with uranium and forming a mixed oxide (MOX) fuel for use in existing nuclear reactors. After the MOX fuel is irradiated in the reactor, the plutonium can no longer be used for nuclear weapons. AREVA NP provides resources to MOX Services for the design, construction, licensing and operations of the MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility (MFFF) to be built on the Savannah River Site. Resources provided are in the following disciplines: Licensing, ES&H, Integrated Safety Analysis, QA, Engineering Assurance, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, Design and Engineering (Structural, Electrical, I &C, Seismic, Nuclear Criticality, Piping, Mechanical, HVAC), Project Safety, Procurement, Project Controls, Software Design, Training, Records Management, Operations, and Information Technology.
AREVA Federal Services (AFS) is a world-class nuclear engineering services and operations contractor which was established to serve the Federal Government, specifically the Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractors, by combining the capabilities, technologies, and resources from multiple AREVA companies. AREVA offers international experience in all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle and has experience and capabilities in process development, engineering, design, construction, fabrication, and operations of nuclear waste management facilities and technologies.
The combined resources of AFS include more than 400 employees, comprising over 200 engineers and 50 scientists. Additionally, since AFS is part of the large global company AREVA, Federal clients have access to the entire AREVA family of companies with a global workforce of over 61,000 employees and a U.S. workforce that exceeds 5,000 employees.
With manufacturing facilities in 41 countries and a sales network in more than 100, AREVA offers customers reliable technological solutions for CO2-free power generation and electricity transmission and distribution. We are the world leader in nuclear power and the only company to cover all industrial activities in this field.
Our 61,000 employees are committed to continuous improvement on a daily basis, making sustainable development the focal point of the group’s industrial strategy.
AREVA’s businesses help meet the 21st century’s greatest challenges: making energy available to all, protecting the planet, and acting responsibly towards future generations.
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this Engineer IV opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
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Plans, schedules, and conducts assignments requiring judgment to evaluate and solve complex engineering problems that typically require use of new methods or resolution of conflicting objectives.
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Guides and reviews the work of other team members in accomplishing the tasks. Reviews progress and updates management.
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BS in Nuclear Engineering plus 5-7 years of engineering experience. An advanced engineering degree may be substituted for related work experience (MS 1-2 yrs. or PhD 1-3 yrs.).
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Five years experience with implementation of nuclear industry codes and standards and regulatory guides.
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Experience with industry standard criticality safety computer programs such as KENO and MCNP.
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Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge in particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
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2 years experience with the latest tools for criticality safety code validation such as the Sensitivity and Uncertainty (TSUNAMI) program which is a part of the new SCALE5 package is a plus.
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Should have familiarity with the criticality safety programs at NRC and DOE similar facilities.
Key Competencies
Problem Solving, Functional/Technical Skills, Customer Focus, Time Management, Action Oriented, Intellectual Horsepower, Technical Learning, Peer Relationship
Travel: Sporadic
Relocation: Yes Job Code: 112-ENG-NS
Date this job was posted: November 22, 2008
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How to Apply:
Please apply online at:
http://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=931fe174de4a8c3d3c83ff6fd26cbb59
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