SENIOR NUCLEAR SAFETY ASSESSOR

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Senior Nuclear Safety Assessor. The team are based at either the Warrington or West Cumbria office, however we are flexible on location.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experienced in safety case production and management throughout all stages of the plant lifecycle, from concept design to decommissioning, hazard identification, fault analysis, Design Basis Accident (DBA) assessment, Barrier Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA), radiological consequence assessment, development of safety functional requirements and ALARP assessment.
• Experienced nuclear safety consultant and expertise in nuclear safety techniques.
• Good knowledge of relevant UK regulations and standards.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible in approach to support effective delivery.
• Strong report writing skills and mentoring abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, e.g. Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control/ Electrical Engineering.

• Deliver nuclear safety projects and tasks on budget while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Technical lead in the preparation of nuclear safety cases and supporting documentation.
• Lead hazard identification workshops, e.g. HAZOP.
• Use of Claims/Arguments/Evidence techniques or similar tools to articulate safety case arguments.
• Liaise with engineering, plant operators and other disciplines; including Human Factors, Fire, Criticality, Radiological Shielding, Environmental, to present coherent and comprehensive safety cases.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Manage consultant teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior staff.
• Identify opportunities for business and service development.