Principal Analyst Nuclear Engineer
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A senior technical reviewer at South Africa's National Nuclear Regulator who assesses licence holders' submissions in nuclear reactor and safety analysis — plant modifications, licensing/design basis documents and procurement specs — while supporting audits, standards development and mentoring junior staff. Requires an NQF 7 engineering degree and 10+ years in the nuclear/regulatory field.
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 Reactor and Safety Analysis
Requirements
- NQF level 7 in Chemical or Electrical or Mechanical or Nuclear
Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience in a regulatory and/or
nuclear industry environment
- Knowledge of the principles and requirements for Nuclear Reactor
and Safety Analysis
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.
- Mentoring of junior staff members and trainees; and
- Meetings
with team members for discussion and presentations with management
Skills and
Competencies
- Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Teamwork
- Self-management
- Proven leadership skills
- Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit purpose
- Ability to manage small group to achieve goals
- Handle both simple and complex systems reviews and assessments
- Capability to participate in complex negotiations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for
purpose
Preference will be given to
candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR's
Employment Equity Plan
Benefits
R1 000
000.00 to R1 400 000.00 per annum CTC
Appointment will be subjected to a positive
security and medical assessment being obtained. Applications should indicate in
the application whether they agree to being subjected to a security vetting and
medical assessment process. The Appointment of candidates is at sole discretion
of the National Nuclear Regulator in accordance with its Employment Equity, the
National Nuclear Regulator takes cognizance of affirmative action in its selection
and appointment processes. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the
closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.