Nuclear Measurement Control Engineer

Company: TRISO-X
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: April 20, 2025

Job Description:

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Job Description
This role is responsible for providing technical capabilities to support material control and accounting of special nuclear material (SNM) used in the operation of the TRISO-X Facility, a uranium fuel fabrication facility. Facility operations used to process, handle, and store SNM will be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under 10 CFR 70, supported by applicable sections of 10 CFR 51, 20, 71, 73, and 74, among others.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Develop/review/revise/implement material control and accounting programs and procedures, with emphasis on those related to SNM accounting measurements.
• Identify, interpret, and apply material control and accounting regulations, consensus standards, and best practices that pertain to site operations and management of nuclear materials. Create, document, and manage related technical requirements.
• Generate periodic reports of the SNM physical inventory in accordance with pertinent regulations and other regulatory required information using the SNM accounting database system and the Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards System (NMMSS) database.
• Approve the use of each SNM accounting measurement system before it is used to establish SNM accounting data.
• Review measurement systems and measurement control documentation to ensure each system includes adequate calibration and control measurement practices, frequencies, and tolerances.
• Review control data from each Key Measurement System to identify significant performance issues and appropriate corrective actions.
• Verify the correctness of warning and out-of-control limits for Key Measurement Systems.
• Collect data from the measurement control program to establish variances, identify biases, and minimize measurement uncertainties.
• Assist the Statistician in the development and application of Propagation of Variance (POV) techniques to SNM accounting measurement data.
• Support regulatory interactions and inspections conducted by the NRC and IAEA.
• Collaborate with others to prepare responses to questions from regulatory authorities.
• Consult with and advise operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on accounting system measurement equipment, including non-destructive assay (NDA) systems, and the impacts of new or proposed changes to processes, procedures, and facility designs/modifications.
• Provide consultation on nuclear measurement and/or NDA matters to support facility organizations such as waste characterization, waste disposal, and manufacturing operations.
• Conduct surveillances, inspections, walk-downs, investigations, and audits/assessments of licensed activities and unusual incidents to ensure compliance with approved regulatory licenses, permits, and procedures.
• Develop/revise/deliver regulatory training to operations, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Provide support to the emergency response team.
• Participate in regulator and/or industry led regulatory activities.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
  
  Job Profile Minimum Qualifications
  
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university required.
  • Typically, five years of experience with nuclear measurement systems and nuclear measurement controls.
  • Experience communicating technical information effectively both orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences, ranging from engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel to regulators and management.
  • Experience applying technical education and experience to thoroughly investigate and develop comprehensive understandings of regulatory requirements, nuclear fuel fabrication processes, and other supporting information.
  • Knowledge of material control and accounting regulations, consensus standards, and best practices, with emphasis on nuclear material accounting measurement methods/techniques. Understanding and experience applying regulatory requirements, standards, and guidance.
    
    Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Suite 300, Oak Ridge, TN
    
    Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office
    
    Travel: 10%
    
    Hours:8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
    
    Compensation
    
    As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.
    
    A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:
    $97,560 - $135,500
    
    Position Job Classification
    Full time - Exempt
    
    Benefits
    
    X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
    
    An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
    
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