Analyst: Nuclear Engineer X1 at National Nuclear Regulator

Job description

• To perform reviews and assessments of documents submitted by authorisation holders, as assigned, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, in the area of Nuclear Engineering, Reactor Design and Operational Safety, Reactor Control and Accident Control and Mitigation

Minimum requirements

• NQF level 7 in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering 
• Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry experience
• Knowledge of the principles of and requirements for nuclear safety related to nuclear power plants design, operation, defence in depth, modification and configuration control, and accident analyses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform reviews and assessments, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, of technical submissions required for new applications
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in performing reviews and assessments
• Review of submissions such as plant modifications, changes to plant classifications and nuclear procurement specifications, changes to licensing and design bases documents and changes to related processes
• Provide technical support to the audits and inspection function, with respect to issues related to plant changes, classifications, specifications, equivalencies, commercial dedications, manufacturing and procurement quality assurance
• Represent organisation in meeting with external stakeholders
• Handle both simple and complex systems reviews and assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, guides and internal processes
• Participate in national and international forums
• Participate in other NNR work outside the department, as required e.g. emergency exercises etc.

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Handling of both simple and complex reviews and assessments
• Ability to work under pressure
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose
• May specialise in one or more areas of technology or technical discipline