Safety Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for probabilistic safety assessments of plant systems especially in the area of internal events, shutdown, internal fire, internal flood and seismic events as well as other external hazards
• Responsible for conducting reliability systems assessments (process and safety), especially safety systems e.G. emergency core cooling, containment,) balance of plant, and plant operation and safety related systems.
• Interfacing with clients/projects to assess operational and safety issues and advising on potential solutions.
• Preparing and/or reviewing work proposals for internal and external clients.
• Developing risk monitor and generation risk assessments.
• Knowledge of PSA methodologies, codes and standards (e.G. Canadian, US, IAEA).
• Developing, plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the analysis work for a project of large scope.
• Proposing/developing approaches to be used on safety analysis tasks.
• Supervise the work of staff in a multi-discipline setting, provide technical guidance and leadership to junior engineers and technical employees ensuring work is performed consistent with project requirements
• Provide positive reinforcement and act proactively to encourage positive relationships and teamwork.

• A relevant Engineering degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the CANDU design, including both NSP (especially safety systems) and BOP
• Broad knowledge of system operation, plant response and understanding of underlying reliability principles.
• Able to work closely and effectively with the clients in a client/consultant relationship.
• Proficient in CAFTA suite of computer codes, CFAST and/or Risk Spectrum an asset.
• Proven leadership skills, as technical guidance to assist and supervise analysts with good communication skills.
• Experience in licensing activities would also be an asset.
• Understanding of light water reactor design and PSAs an asset.
• Ability to work to budget and schedule. Must be willing to travel occasionally to participate in walkdowns, meetings and workshops.
• Eligible for nuclear energy worker (NEW).