Nuclear Safety Eng 3

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Nuclear Safety Engineer 3 -- Nuclear Fuel Services (BWXT) -  Erwin, TN

Summary Description of Job:

Performs Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) activities that assure plant operations are conducted in compliance with governmental regulations and license conditions, and in a manner such that a criticality excursion and its consequences will not occur.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains plant NCS procedures and manuals that establish NCS limits and controls on all SNM activities.
• Reviews proposed facility and equipment modifications and performs NCS evaluations thereon to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
• Conducts audits to assure compliance with NCS controls, approved procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Investigates and analyzes unusual occurrences related to NCS and recommends changes to make improvements.
• Develops and presents employee training programs in NCS.
• Prepares NCS-related license applications and coordinates NCS activities conducted for the plant by outside consultants.
• Develops and maintains a system of records and reports for documenting NCS-related actions.
• Reviews governmental, industrial, and technical publications for changes and new information that could enhance the NCS program.

Educational Requirements of Job:

• B. S. -- Engineering (Nuclear Engineering preferred)

Experience Requirements of Job: (Beyond educational or equivalent)

• Six - eight years' relevant experience in the nuclear fuel cycle.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship (with no dual citizenship) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.