Nuclear Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessment; NPG C

Nuclear Engineer, Probabilistic Risk Assessment (NPG) C - 518479

Job : 518479

Location: SODDY DAISY, TN

Work Location: Soddy Daisy, TN or Chattanooga, TN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations

Job Summary: This position serves as the technical expert, staff advisor, and consultant regarding responsibility for Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) model development and application. Assesses regulatory issues/trends related to PRA with potential impact on TVA’s Nuclear Power Program and advises on response strategies. Provides oversight and is a technical expert of PRA activities at a BWR and/or a PWR plant. Develops and evaluates plans/criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be performed individually or carried out by others.

Principle areas of accountability may include:

• Leading and providing technical direction for specific PRA projects/programs including model development, maintenance, and applications.
• Developing procedures, documentation, and calculations for PRA models and applications.
• Developing PRA input for programs such as Maintenance Rule a(4) and Mitigating System Performance Indicators.
• Providing governance and oversight for online maintenance risk evaluations such as a(4) online maintenance and Risk Informed Completion Times.
• Providing training on PRA models/applications as needed for various departments/groups.
• Providing PRA support for risk-informed initiatives such as 50.69 and License Amendment Requests.
• Developing or reviewing risk evaluations for emergent plant conditions.

The role requires the incumbent to apply extensive and diversified knowledge of PRA evaluation and application in broad areas of assignments. The incumbent makes decisions independently on engineering change package reviews for PRA impact. The position requires use of advanced techniques in PRA evaluation and application to address unique and complex problems. Knowledge and expertise for this level of work typically result from progressive experience in various departments and may be assigned to work in the corporate office or at a specific TVA plant location.

When the requirements of the assignment warrant, the incumbent may be temporarily assigned to different field locations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise multi-discipline projects and expert panels as needed. Train and mentor PRA staff as necessary.

Supervision Received: Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Consults with management, program managers, and other PRA engineers.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

• A B.S. Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, plus related continuing education. An advanced degree is desirable.
• Minimum experience:
  
  2 years related; 1 year nuclear power plant.
• Previous NRC SRO license/certification or STA Training is highly desirable.

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume “on‑call” rotational assignments which may include 24 hour‑a‑day, 7 day‑a‑week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVA/NPG procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug‑Free Workplace All TVA Non‑Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug‑Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100‑71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found hsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non‑Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety‑sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing.

TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).