Probabilistic Risk & Reliability Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
This role contributes to the overall strategy supporting GEH Engineering in the application of Risk and Reliability methodologies to existing nuclear plants and next-generation Reactors such as BWRX-300 Natrium PRISM and VTR. The role demonstrates accountability for integrating and developing probabilistic risk assessment technologies application methodologies and supporting processes that meet business needs across the organization.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain PRA models of nuclear plant design and operational capabilities by logic and sequential modeling of fault scenarios.
- Understand and execute PRA fundamental skills in Data Human Reliability Analysis Accident analysis Severe Accidents and Source Term assessments.
- Use PRA tools and methods to quantify and evaluate accident sequences. Develop insights and conclusions from calculations with the ability to clearly present findings to peers management and customers.
- Analyze regulatory-driven requirements to develop risk-informed solutions that provide external customers with cost savings.
- Use integrated nuclear plant knowledge to assist in developing digital applications such as data processing condition monitoring and data analytics to improve customer plant performance and reduce costs.
- Interface with other GEH engineering disciplines to drive reliability and safety into nuclear plant designs.
- Prepare and review invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
- Represent GEH to customers nuclear regulators and at industry meetings. Author and present state-of-the-art PRA papers in technical publications and conferences.
- Assist and provide support to the functional manager and technical leaders to plan assign manage resources for the PRA team.
- Provide leadership for assigned organizational responsibilities programs and personnel.
- Work with other engineering leaders to advance risk-informed designs.
- Work with engineering leaders to ensure that PRA and reliability applications provided by GEH are appropriate for used within the intended design and within governing regulatory requirements.
- Meet customer commitments and drive continuous improvement.
- Implement initiatives to continuously improve the responsiveness of the section/organization to customer / business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university or college.
Eligibility Requirements
- For Canada GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
- This position will report onsite to the Markham office 3 days a week.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in executing PRA fundamental skills of Data Human Reliability Analysis Accident analysis Severe Accidents Source Term assessments or related analytical skills.
- M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering discipline.
- Proven problem analysis skills with demonstrated ability to clearly communicate results.
- Demonstrated understanding of Importance Analysis Uncertainty Analysis and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis.
- General knowledge of Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 PRAs.
- Experience with PRA logic model and quantification codes preferably CAFTA.
- Detailed knowledge in Boiling Water Reactor operation and safety analysis.
- Experience with NRC Regulatory Processes e.g. Reg Guide 1.174 ASME/ANS PRA Standards 10 CFR 50.65 and 50.69.
- Experience with international nuclear safety standards and practices.
- Experience in operations maintenance or engineering at a BWR.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.
- Familiarity with a variety of engineering areas.
- Knowledge and experience in power / nuclear plant operations and quality system requirements.
- Ability to undertake occasional work on client site.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
- Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energys List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A which includes Canada and can be found here: unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen U.S. national U.S. permanent resident or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https:// must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as this context Indigenous people are First Nations Métis and/or Inuit
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position the pay range for this position is between $80K and $130K CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: Discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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