Safety Manager

Overview

Lead safety analysis team for IMSR nuclear reactor, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• safety analysis
• thermal‑hydraulics
• model development
• regulatory review
• team leadership
• documentation

Tasks

-Oversee analysis of most limiting potential dose consequences (e.g., unmitigated or Maximum Hypothetical Accident scenarios) to support Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) Design Category (NDC) categorization -Direct development of key safety decisions including target performance of structures, systems, and components (SSCs), safety system responses to normal and off-normal operations, and facility security considerations -Manage departmental budget and resource planning -Develop and validate computer models for safety analysis using industry-standard codes -Represent the company in regulatory meetings and technical discussions -Contribute to technical publications and conference papers -Coordinate with other engineering managers to ensure integrated safety approach -Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results -Ensure comprehensive transient and accident analyses using thermal-hydraulic and neutronics codes -Support business development activities with safety analysis expertise -Oversee deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses for the IMSR design -Validate models against experimental data and benchmarks -Interface with external partners including national laboratories and consultants -Perform single and coupled physics simulations -Oversee evaluation of plant response to postulated initiating events -Oversee development of technical specifications and operational limits -Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements (CSA N286.7, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, DOE O 414.1D) -Manage internal and external technical reviews of safety analysis work -Ensure all analyses comply with applicable regulatory requirements and guidance -Work closely with Physics, Thermal-Hydraulics, Systems Engineering, and Design Teams -Maintain comprehensive documentation of safety analysis activities -Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety consciousness, and continuous improvement -Identify and implement improvements to safety analysis methods and tools -Will assist in the creation of the organization architecture and structures based in Charlotte and necessary for the successful design development of the Company IMSR plant. -Contribute to continuous improvement of safety analysis methods -Develop and maintain analysis procedures and quality assurance documentation -Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload across multiple projects -Establish classification rules and terminology for safety SSCs, including application of the hierarchy of controls and Defense in Depth principles to ensure safety -Build thermal-hydraulic models of reactor systems and components -Ensure comprehensive documentation of safety analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results -Interface with Engineering Director and executive team on safety-related decisions -Present safety analysis results and strategies to senior leadership and board of directors -Oversee sensitivity and uncertainty analyses programs -Recruit and build a high-performing safety analysis team -Collaborate closely with licensing team to support regulatory submissions and licensing strategy -Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Safety Analysis Engineers, Safety Analysts, and Specialists -Establish and maintain safety analysis standards, procedures, and best practices -Develop long-term safety analysis strategy aligned with company licensing and deployment goals -Prepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results -Oversee development of DOE-required safety analyses including Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA) and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) in accordance with DOE-STD-3009 -Support integrated safety assessments across multiple disciplines -Active participation in industry standards development (ANS, ASME, CSA) -Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of team members -Ensure validity assessment of selected safety document format and content, applicability of SSC classifications, and other graded approaches -Direct the development and analysis of Design Basis Accidents (DBAs) and Beyond Design Basis Accidents (BDBAs) -Represent the company at industry conferences and technical forums -Ensure integration of safety analyses across multiple engineering project teams -Prepare safety analysis chapters for licensing documentation including Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) for NRC/CNSC licensing -Manage external consultants and contractors supporting safety analysis activities -Oversee configuration management of safety analysis models and tools -Maintain quality assurance program for safety analysis activities -Lead regulatory review processes and coordinate responses to technical questions from regulatory bodies (CNSC, NRC, DOE) -Participate in design reviews and technical meetings -Create clear visualizations and presentations of analysis results -Manage assessment of safety systems and engineered safety features performance

Requirements

• flownex
• matlab
• mcnp
• ph.d.
• p.eng.
• leadership

What You Bring

-Will offer US market experience and perspectives bringing innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution. -Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality -Proficiency with thermal-hydraulic analysis codes (Flownex, REPLAP5, or similar) -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Has a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development. -Experience with advanced reactor designs or Generation IV systems -Will offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Proficiency with technical computing tools (MATLAB, Python, or similar) -Is capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change. -Has skillset and experience that relate to the following role: -Experience with digital instrumentation and control safety analysis -Experience with uncertainty quantification methods -Familiarity with molten salt reactor technology and safety characteristics -Knowledge of neutronics codes (MCNP, SCALE, Serpent, or similar) -Knowledge of source term analysis and radiological consequence modeling -Demonstrated experience leading safety analysis programs for nuclear facilities -Critical thinking and ability to defend technical positions -Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences -Proven track record of successful regulatory interactions and licensing document preparation -Excellent technical writing and documentation skills -Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously -M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; -Familiarity with probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) concepts -Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional certification preferred -Experience with severe accident analysis codes -Understanding of severe accident phenomena and analysis methods -Has demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects. -Minimum 8 years of experience in nuclear safety analysis -Experience with US NRC, US DOE, or Canadian CNSC licensing processes -Experience with data analysis and visualization -Background in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) or probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) -Knowledge of relevant regulatory guides and industry standards (NUREG, CSA, IAEA, DOE STD-1189, DOE-STD-3009, 10 CFR 830) -Knowledge of international nuclear safety standards (IAEA, WENRA) -Experience with regulatory licensing processes (NRC, CNSC, or DOE) -Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience, preferably managing technical teams -Project management and time management capabilities -Previous experience in consulting or vendor roles supporting multiple nuclear projects

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Benefits

-Wellness Subsidy -Paid United Way Volunteer Days – A chance to give back! -Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision), + an additional Health Spending Account -Annual Performance Review -EAP Programs available to you and your family -A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance

About terrestrial energy

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Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-candidates must be authorized to work in the us without visa sponsorship.