Job Description
Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,000 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Nuclear Safety Engineer 1 -- 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 :
- Assists in the development and maintenance of plant NCS procedures and manuals that establish NCS limits and controls on all SNM activities.
- Advises production and support groups on proposed facility and equipment modifications on NCS criteria and performs preliminary NCS evaluations thereon.
- Conducts audits to assure compliance with NCS controls, approved procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Investigates unusual occurrences related to NCS and recommends changes to make improvements.
- Reviews current operating procedures for required NCS criteria and license conditions.
- Assists in the coordination of NCS activities conducted for the plant by outside consultants.
- Maintains a system of records and reports for documenting NCS-related actions.
- Routinely reviews governmental, industrial, and technical publications for 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) - One - two years' relevant experience in the nuclear fuel cycle.
Pay: $62,000 - $109,000
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $62,000 and $109,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
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 health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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