Fellow Engineer-IVR Nuclear Safety

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K - Company Matched.

Duties/Responsibilities:

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Support the SRNS Nuclear & Criticality Safety Engineering organization in the development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation for various facilities at the Savannah River Site.

Provide technical assistance in developing and reviewing nuclear safety documents and analyses, technical safety requirements, and related technical support documentation.

Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and as necessary, applicable controls are implemented in field procedures.

Conduct Nuclear Safety Program assessments, facility Readiness Assessments {RAs), and Implementation Verification Reviews {IVRs).

Services shall be provided using SRNS processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by SRNS.

Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, 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{s) of technical expertise.

Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise.

Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the external world.

Be aware of the capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers. Identify technical programs which can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.

Lead task teams to develop solutions to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.

Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.

Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, managers and oversight groups.

Prepare reports for external publication.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

An advanced degree and experience, a Ph.D. degree and about 10 years' experience. OR A MS degree and 12 years' experience. OR A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience.

Experience/Skills (Specific for the Position):

Demonstrate a minimum of 15 years of recent experience in the nuclear safety industry through support of the Department of Energy (DOE) or the commercial nuclear industry.

Alternate combination of education and experience will be considered where candidate has an advanced degree.

Familiar with Nuclear Safety Programs and considered a Nuclear Safety Subject Matter Expert. Previous experience in performing and/or evaluating nuclear operations.

Proficient in performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments, facility RAs, and IVRs. Proven ability to solve complex problems in the field.

Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 425.1, DOE 0 420.1, DOE-Std-3009, Technical Safety Requirements and related directives, standards and guides is required.

Must demonstrate personal accountability for facility/project schedules, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. Subcontractor must have an active FOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE/NNSA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (Lor Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Previous experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining SRS safety basis documents is preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Light to moderate lifting may be required for packages and other items, ability to walk short distances, may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Due to government and/or federal regulations for this position, proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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