Engineering Roles 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 Mechanical Engineering and related Nuclear Safety technical areas.

Minimum requirements

• NQF level 7 in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry experience

Knowledge and experience related to:

• Understanding of the relevant legislation governing the nuclear regulation industry in South Africa
• In depth knowledge of the relevant engineering codes and standards (ASME, SANS, R-CCM etc.), that govern the design, manufacturing, procurement and related activities within the nuclear industry
• Experience in mechanical design analysis including the use of finite element computer programs
• Working knowledge of the current licensing bases (SAR, KLBM, OTS, etc.) at a nuclear power plant
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles including, procurement quality assurance, plant classifications, component specification development and plant configuration control and
• Working knowledge of various engineering change processes (modifications, temporary alterations and equivalencies)

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 change to related processes
• Perform mechanical design analysis using computer programs as benchmarking calculations
• Participate in the supplier evaluations, assessment, surveillances and audits performed by the authorization holder
• Provide engineering support to the Compliance, Assurance and Enforcement (CAE) 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 assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
• Participate in national and international forums
• Represent organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
• Participate in other NNR work outside departmental as required e.g. emergency exercise etc.
• Mentoring of junior members
• Participate in performance of audits and inspections.

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Proven leadership skills
• Handle both simple and complex systems as assessments
• Capability to participate in complex negotiations
• Ability to work in a demanding regulatory environment
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose
• May specialize in one or more areas of technology or technical discipline

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Job Description

• To implement assurance activities at authorised facilities by conducting inspections and enforcing compliance. 

Minimum requirements

• NQF level 7 in Natural Science, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry experience

Knowledge of the following:

• Nuclear Reactor and Power Plant Technology
• Nuclear Safety
• Radiation Protection

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, investigations and monitor implementation of corrective actions from the Authorisation Holder, as assigned, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides
• Recommend enforcement actions as appropriate and ensure remedial actions are taken effectively
• Collect samples and review environmental sampling report from laboratory
• Review routine compliance submissions and occurrence reports from authorisation holders
• Respond to events (occurrence, incidents and accidents) as reported at authorisation holders’ facilities
• Monitor trends against safety indicators in assigned areas or facilities
• Prepare reports on work undertaken

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Planning & Coordination
• Self-management
• Interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• Ability to work in a demanding regulatory environment

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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