Engineer, PSA/DSA
Holtec Palisades is currently seeking a PSA/DSA Engineer to join the Palisades Nuclear Plant team in Covert, MI.
We are proud of our reputation for professional and technical excellence, and we recognize that the key to upholding that reputation resides in the excellence of our employees. We are looking for talent who brings value to the organization and contributes to advancing our business and reputation.
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant is set to become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning. By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the industry and the nation!
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The PSA (Probabilistic Safety Assessment) and DSA (Deterministic Safety Analysis) Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our nuclear power plant. This position requires a deep understanding of nuclear safety principles, as well as expertise in performing probabilistic and deterministic analyses. The engineer will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing safety models, and providing technical support for safety-related activities.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct probabilistic safety assessments (PSAs) to quantify risks associated with various plant operations and events.
- Perform deterministic safety analyses (DSAs) to evaluate the behavior of the plant under specific accident conditions.
- Develop, update, and maintain safety models, including fault trees, event trees, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to incorporate safety considerations into plant design, modifications, and upgrades.
- Support the licensing process by providing technical documentation and analysis for regulatory submissions.
- Participate in safety reviews, audits, and inspections conducted by internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in nuclear safety.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
B.S. Degree in Engineering or other scientific discipline / physical science generally associated with power plant operations, or equivalent work experience (equivalent experience is defined as demonstrated success at the Engineer / Technical Specialist level.) Desired: M.S. Degree in Engineering.
Minimum experience required of the position
3 years of Nuclear Power Plant PRA/PSA specific experience.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
Good to excellent communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments. Experience/proficiency in PC use and applications, depending upon engineering level. Experience in Saphire, CAFTA, and Phoenix software desired.
Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position
Desired: SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR; Professional Engineering license.
ANSI Required: No
What We Do
Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and services for the Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Fossil Power Generation sectors of the energy and petrochemical industry. As a fully integrated supplier, Holtec possesses in-house capabilities to design, engineer, analyze, construct, license, and deploy the technologies offered by the company; this includes technologies to manage used nuclear fuel and waste discharged from nuclear reactors and wet and dry (air cooled) heat transfer equipment for commercial power plants. Holtec is also developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), which will provide for modular, distributed, carbon-free, base-load energy.
Holtec International’s industrial activities are principally focused on six continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, China, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, the United States and Brazil are among the countries where Holtec International has provided significant goods and services. The domestic market in the United States, however, has been the catalyst for Holtec’s technical innovations in its fields of endeavor, which the company has successfully parlayed into business successes in overseas markets. Over 70% of Holtec’s output is consumed by the domestic power industry; the balance is destined for foreign markets. Holtec’s corporate moorings are firmly and deeply anchored in the power industry: Over 150 power generation stations in the U.S., including over 80 commercial nuclear power plants, have been Holtec customers over the past two decades.
Holtec International has a long and excellent reputation for honesty and integrity in business dealings. This reputation is a priceless asset which must be safeguarded continually by all Holtec employees. To succeed, Holttec must have the trust and confidence of its customers, subcontractors, suppliers, fellow associates and the public. Maintaining an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of business ethics and conduct is crucial to Holtec’s future.
