Probabilistic Risk Analysis Engineer (Hatch)

JOB SUMMARY

The engineer is responsible for performing engineering evaluations in support of the Southern Nuclear Operating Company fleet.  This engineer will be part of the Risk Informed Engineering (RIE) department. Southern Nuclear has adopted a hybrid working environment. 

The RIE department is focused on being the industry leader in risk-informed decision-making by developing, maintaining, and applying state-of-the-art tools and models. The Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer work includes, but is not limited to, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting technical inputs, demonstrating regulatory compliance, and performing and managing tasks and projects as part of a team of PRA Engineers.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of the PRA Engineer include but are not limited to:

• Developing calculations and inputs for current and future risk applications, such as Maintenance Rule, Mitigating Systems Performance Index (MSPI), Configuration Risk Management, Risk-Informed Completion Time Program, Surveillance Frequency Control Program, 50.69 Categorization, and Alternate Treatments, Risk-Informed In-Service Testing (RI-ILT), Risk-Informed In-Service Inspection (RI-ISI), Risk-Informed Integrated Leak Rate Testing, NFPA-805 Performance-Based, Risk-Informed Fire Protection, Tornado Missile Risk Evaluator, Significance Determination Process, and other licensing basis changes under Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.174, RG 1.177, and RG 1.200.
• Reviewing PRA inputs such as design changes, emergency operating procedure updates, and licensing basis changes and assessing the impact on PRA models.
• Performing PRA model update efforts to maintain PRA quality per RG 1.200 including internal events, fire, internal flooding, seismic, and other external hazards for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), and Advanced PWR
• Interpreting and ensuring compliance with risk-informed regulatory requirements, policies, and standards, including but not limited to RG 1.200, RG 1.174, and RG 1.177.  Interfacing with the regulator during Reactor Oversight Process and License Basis changes.
• Engaging with industry subject matter experts, vendors, and utility peers to maintain relationships and best practices.
• Managing small, medium, and large projects using Project Management principles. Engaging cross-functionally within the RIE department, the broader SNC organization, and with vendors to achieve goals.
• Developing and delivering written and oral presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing special studies and other assigned engineering tasks using PRA engineering principles.
• Assisting with audits and inspections including support of significance determination program and emergency requests.
• Traveling to plant sites and industry events in support of SNC objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university or a PE license is required.

Background/Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge or experience with nuclear power plant design, systems, and/or operation is required.
• Organizational and time management skills is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member is required.
• Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office tools is required.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills is required.
• 2 years direct PRA work experience is required.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Must exhibit the Our Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment
  • Safety First: Work safely every day, every job.
  • Unquestionable Trust: Honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive behaviors. Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard.
  • Superior Performance: Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations. Priorities are safety first, teamwork and diversity and continuous improvement through leadership.
  • Total Commitment: Committed to the 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 supervision.
• The ability to develop good relationships with plant personnel is necessary.
• The successful candidate must hold himself/herself accountable for personal safety and must model safe behaviors.