Senior PSA (Probabilistic Safety) Analyst

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canadas largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

The department of Probabilistic Safety Analysis at AtkinsRéalis (Candu Energy) is engaged in probabilistic safety analysis (PSA) in support of existing and new CANDU Nuclear Power Plants both domestic and international.

AtkinsRéalis is looking to hire a Senior Probabilistic Safety Analysis Analyst. The incumbent will work with other junior and senior staff to develop and apply advanced analysis methodologies to perform PSAs and other PSA related safety analyses for existing refurbishment and new build. These include issues related to hazard identification Level 1 PSA Level 2 PSA Level 3 PSA seismic flood and or fire safety assessments failure mode and effect analyses internal and external events. The incumbent are also expected to be able to develop training material in PSA and review PSA documents have strong analytical and technical skills in PSA and be ready to take on various technical tasks within a short period of time.

• 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 RiskSpectrum 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).

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