Nuclear Safety Manager
Savannah River National Laboratory
Summary
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an experienced nuclear safety professional to serve as Nuclear Safety Manager supporting the Laboratory's nuclear safety programs. This role works under the direction of the Senior Nuclear Safety Manager and in close coordination with the Chief Engineer to ensure SRNL's nuclear facilities operate safely, maintain technically defensible safety bases, and remain in full compliance with DOE requirements.
Job description
What You'll Do
Support Nuclear Safety Leadership
- Work under the direction of the Senior Nuclear Safety Manager to support the strategic direction for nuclear safety across the Laboratory
- Coordinate closely with the Chief Engineer on program execution and process development
- Lead day-to-day execution for a multidisciplinary team of nuclear safety analysts, criticality engineers, and readiness professionals
- Establish and maintain high technical standards and expectations for analytical rigor
Drive Safety Basis Execution
- Lead and perform development, revision, and maintenance of Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) under 10 CFR 830
- Support safety basis strategy for new nuclear facilities and major modifications in coordination with the Senior Nuclear Safety Manager and Chief Engineer
- Ensure rigorous Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) processes are implemented and maintained
- Maintain compliance with DOE-STD-3009 and related safety analysis standards
Support Criticality Safety
- Provide oversight and technical support for the Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) program
- Ensure compliance with ANSI/ANS-8 standards and DOE O 420.1D requirements
- Support development and maintenance of defensible criticality safety evaluations (CSEs) and controls
- Support integration between operations, nuclear safety, and criticality safety engineering
Support Readiness and Startup
- Support nuclear readiness reviews, management self-assessments, and DOE Readiness Assessments (RAs)
- Ensure readiness processes meet DOE O 425.1 requirements
- Support independent evaluation of facility safety posture prior to startup or restart
- Help guide facilities through startup following significant modifications or extended outages
Support DOE Interface
- Support the Senior Nuclear Safety Manager and Chief Engineer as points of contact for DOE field offices on nuclear safety matters
- Support interactions with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) as needed
- Contribute to briefings for senior laboratory and federal leadership
- Support timely response to DOE findings, enforcement actions, and assessments
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred)
- 10 years of experience in DOE nuclear facility operations or nuclear safety
- Demonstrated expertise in 10 CFR 830 (Nuclear Safety Management)
- Demonstrated expertise in DOE-STD-3009 safety analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in USQ process implementation
- Demonstrated expertise in nuclear criticality safety
- Demonstrated expertise in NQA-1 quality assurance
- Demonstrated expertise in DOE O 425.1 readiness requirements
- Experience supporting DOE/NNSA oversight and regulatory interactions
- Proven experience leading or contributing to technical teams in high-hazard, highly regulated environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance; US Citizenship is legally required
Preferred Qualifications
- Qualified as an expert Unreviewed Safety Question Determination (USQD) preparer/reviewer
- Qualified as a Nuclear Criticality Safety analyst
- Qualified as a Nuclear Safety Basis analyst
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
- Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility operations experience
- Direct experience supporting readiness and startup authorization
- Experience interacting with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB)
- Experience contributing to safety culture improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
- 10 years of experience in DOE nuclear facility operations or nuclear safety
- Demonstrated expertise in 10 CFR 830 (Nuclear Safety Management)
- Demonstrated expertise in DOE-STD-3009 safety analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in USQ process implementation
- Demonstrated expertise in nuclear criticality safety
- Demonstrated expertise in NQA-1 quality assurance
- Demonstrated expertise in DOE O 425.1 readiness requirements
- Experience supporting DOE/NNSA oversight and regulatory interactions
- Proven experience leading or contributing to technical teams in high-hazard, highly regulated environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
- US Citizenship is legally required
- Advanced degree preferred
- Qualified as an expert USQD preparer/reviewer preferred
- Qualified as a Nuclear Criticality Safety analyst preferred
- Qualified as a Nuclear Safety Basis analyst preferred
- Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility operations experience preferred
- Experience interacting with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- HSA options
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Savings & Investment Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Relocation package
Company overview
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a premier U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory specializing in applied research and development for environmental management, national security, and energy resilience. Established in 1951 during the Cold War era, SRNL operates as a multi-program federally funded R&D center managed by Battelle Savannah River Alliance. With over 1,400 dedicated professionals including scientists, engineers, and technical staff, the laboratory focuses on three core mission areas: environmental stewardship, national security, and energy security. SRNL's expertise spans nuclear materials management, environmental remediation, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing technologies. As one of 17 DOE national laboratories, it plays a critical role in maintaining America's nuclear deterrent, reducing global nuclear threats, and developing innovative solutions for environmental cleanup. The laboratory operates specialized facilities including radiologically controlled laboratories, ultra-low-level counting facilities, and the only radiological crime investigation laboratory in the United States, making it a vital asset for national security and scientific advancement.