BWR Fuels Engineer/ Analyst / Physicist

JOB SUMMARY: 

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's BWR Fuel Engineering department is responsible for nuclear fuel and core design, core management, operational support, reload safety analysis (e.g. Chapter 15 events), and reload licensing to support two BWR nuclear units. This challenging and rewarding position will be responsible for delivering engineering products for activities related to nuclear fuel and core design, licensing and operation, transient and accident analyses, and technical evaluations regarding BWR nuclear fuel and advanced nuclear fuel innovations. This role permits an exceptional level of utility ownership and technical depth and is an excellent development opportunity for individual professional growth. SNC’s Nuclear Fuel & Analysis department also offers outstanding opportunities for innovation in the realm of nuclear fuel and core design.   

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required OR
• Accredited undergraduate degree in Applied Science, Mathematics, AND a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Degree(s) in Nuclear Engineering is preferred.
• An advanced degree in Engineering, or related field with specialties in nuclear fuel and/or safety analysis is preferred.

(Note: The position title will be determined based on individual’s educational qualifications.)

Experience:

The following experience is required:

• Nuclear power plant or related industrial experience. 

The following experiences are highly desired:

• Experience with applications of BWR reactor physics.
• Experience with BWR fuel and core design, and AOO analysis.
• Experience with FSAR Chapter 6 and 15 safety analyses.
• Experience with GE-Hitachi (GEH)/Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) nuclear methods.
• Experience with CASMO/SIMULATE methods.
• Experience associated with the systems, design, and analysis of BWRs.
• Experience in reactor engineering at a BWR.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to solve complex problems and make sound, timely engineering decisions, based upon experience, appropriate industry practices, and sound engineering principles that might impact plant safety and reliability.
• Ability to clearly state vision and desired outcomes for projects under your responsibility and control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the plant and engineering organizations and with external stakeholders (vendors, industry groups, regulatory agencies).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to comprehend complex reactor physics/design problems and provide solutions is required.
• Behavioral Attributes:
  • 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 success of employees, customers, and shareholders and to citizenship and stewardship.
  • Initiative: Self-starter who demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently.
  • Accountability: Holds himself/herself accountable for business results and behaviors, meeting commitments.
• Ability to manage and implement nuclear engineering analysis and technical programs.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, direct and/or perform reactor physics analyses required to load, license, and operate a nuclear reactor core.
• Execute, and/or collaborate with the fuel vendor, the modeling, selecting inputs, and validating outputs for the reload design and licensing documentation. 
• Monitor core operations to ensure exposure and licensing assumptions are met. 
• Manage cycle reload process for reload meetings, special assignments, exposure accounting, cycle management reports and control blade/component management. 
• Perform analysis and vendor oversight to support storage of spent nuclear fuel in wet and dry storage in accordance with applicable regulations and licensing documents. 
• Governance, oversight, and support for site implementation of spent fuel strategies. Develop long term fuel storage strategies and projections. 
• Perform governance and oversight of special nuclear material control and accountability. 
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization.