Nuclear Safety Engineer

Where You Will Work:

Sigma Science, Inc. (Sigma) is a New Mexico-based, small business that provides comprehensive engineering and technology services to federal and commercial clients.  We solve our client’s most demanding challenges by hiring best-in-class leaders and employees, and partnering with trusted companies, industry leaders, and universities.  Since 1996, we have delivered technical expertise and innovative solutions to complex problems across the national security enterprise, with a focus on the nuclear industry.  The key to our success is our people.  Join our dynamic team as we provide industry recognized experts in a wide variety of technical fields including nuclear surety & safety, information technology & cybersecurity, mission assurance, nuclear security & non-proliferation, and environmental management.  

What You Will Do:  

The work tasks shall be accomplished utilizing personnel specialized in areas such as, but not limited to, Nondestructive Assay (NDA), Industrial Hygiene, Nuclear Safety (NS), Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS), Environmental Protection, Electrical Power, Waste Management, Chemical Safety, Fire Protection, Emergency Management, Engineering, Radiation Safety, and Industrial Safety. These personnel shall work with PPPO Facility Representatives and other PPPO Oversight Personnel to assist in performing:

• Provide day-to-day oversight support of onsite contractors’ implementation of safety programs.
• Perform team assessments based on PPPO policies, procedures, and targeted milestones (e.g., Integrated Assessment and Surveillance Schedule); develop Lines of Inquiry (LOI) or Criteria Review Approach Documents (CRAD) for each assessment and surveillance; assist with operational readiness activities, including participating in onsite contractor Management Assessments and Readiness Reviews; support Accident and Incident Investigations.
• Support the development, planning, and approval of PPPO Readiness Plan of Actions Implementation Plans and required Readiness Assessments and Operational Readiness Reviews; and support the quarterly review, approval and tracking of contractor Start-up Notification Reports (SNR).
• Provide support to the PPPO Facility Representatives by performing daily, direct field observation and surveillance activities, monitoring of contractor activities, and achievements and progress in meeting DOE performance objectives; participate in weekly Facility Representative meetings and provide reports, as required.
• Develop and distribute a PPPO Summary Status Report by project, as required, prepare ES&H related reports and DOE Oversight Assessment Report, as required, and a PPPO Monthly Safety Statistics report; conduct trend analyses of ES&H findings and observations; provide reporting on ES&H issues during weekly staff meetings; review and analyze Corrective Action Plans; provide recommendations and follow up to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate site contractors’ implementation and compliance with DOE Orders, state and other federal codes/standards (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Transportation); site-wide permits, licenses, environmental standards, and milestones; and all other applicable safety and health requirements; and review and comment on the ‘impact analyses’ prepared by the onsite contractors from new and/or revised Federal, State, Local or DOE publications, on their programs/projects.
• Perform field observations, evaluate work control documents, participate in development of onsite contractor worker safety and health programs, provide daily project summary reports, and respond to issues in assigned areas including, but not limited to the following subtasks:
  • Work Packages
  • Job Hazard Analysis
  • Procedure Adherence
  • Training Requirements
  • Activity Hazard Analysis
  • Engineering Evaluations
  • Radiological Work Permits
  • Technical Safety Requirements
  • Accurate Supervisor /Station Logs
  • Nuclear Safety Criticality Compliance
  • Employee Participation and Feedback
  • Processing System Design and Application
  • Radiological and Hazardous Material Controls
• Assist PPPO in its reviews to ensure compliant document submittals to meet regulatory milestones and requirements, including work authorizations, regulatory agreements, permit submittals, work plan requirements, and Director’s Final Findings and Orders/Administrative Orders (DFF&Os/AOs) (e.g.,Regulatory Activity Oversight, Assessment and Tracking Report).
• Provide geology and hydrology technical oversight support to PPPO including, but not limited to: trichloroethylene degradation, monitored natural attenuation, technical impracticability waivers, and groundwater modeling.
• Assist in the development of reports and correspondence associated with DOE Headquarters (HQ) requests including, but not limited to: Agreements Milestones and Decision Documents (AMDD) reports and annual Environmental Management System (EMS) reports (e.g., Agreements milestones and decision document report).
• Provide engineering oversight support of PPPO onsite contractor cylinder processing systems, utilities, power operations, fire protection, and other site systems that require technical support and understanding of the design, makeup, and functions of these systems. 

What You Need (Minimum Requirements) 

• Proven understanding of technical scope development and senior-level understating of common engineering design document deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills in Nuclear Deterrence programs /projects, operations, security and risk management.
• Experienced providing expert advice regarding Health physics / Radiation protection/ Nuclear Engineering.

Location Details: 

• Location depends on SOW: Paducah KY, Portsmouth OH, or Remote

Benefits and Salary: 

• $135-175k
• 10 holidays and 15 days of PTO 
• Medical, dental, and vision 
• FSA, HSA, and 401K 
• STD, LTD, and AD&D 
• Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Options and EAP
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Profit Sharing and Incentive Bonuses

EEO/AAP Statement:

Sigma Science Inc. (Sigma) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at Sigma. We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.