Safety Analysis Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Nuclear Energy, Clean Energy, Advanced FissionIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering, or a related field, with a Master's or Ph.D. being highly desirable. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in nuclear safety, process safety, or similar high-hazard environments is required. Proficiency in Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) and Failure Modes and Effects (FMEA) PHA methods is necessary, with bonus qualifications including NRC licensed fuel cycle facility safety basis development, consequence severity analysis using specific software, event tree and fault tree analysis, and familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks like NUREG-1513, NUREG-1520, and NUREG-1718. The ideal candidate is passionate about clean energy, a quick learner, comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, an excellent communicator, and a motivated team-player.

Responsibilities

The Safety Analysis Engineer will support the development of the safety basis for a used nuclear fuel recycling facility by identifying and evaluating hazards and accidents. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining safety basis documents, supporting Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA), Criticality Safety Evaluations, Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), and Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) analysis. The role also involves identifying and evaluating radiological, criticality, chemical, fire, and natural phenomena hazards, accident sequences, performing deterministic consequence severity calculations, and likelihood calculations. Additionally, the engineer will designate items relied on for safety (IROFS) and develop management measures to ensure their availability and reliability, while also supporting radiological, subcriticality, chemical, and fire safety programs.

Skills

Safety Analysis

Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations

Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA)

Criticality Safety Evaluations

Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA)

Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) analysis

Radiological hazard evaluation

Criticality hazard evaluation

Chemical hazard evaluation

Fire hazard evaluation

Inductive and deductive accident sequence analysis

Deterministic consequence calculations

Radiological source term

Dose calculations

Likelihood calculations

Qualitative analysis

Semi-quantitative analysis

Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Items Relied On For Safety (IROFS)

Management measures

Clean energy

Creative thinking

Critical thinking

Reflective thinking

Oklo

Develops advanced fission power plants

About Oklo

Oklo develops advanced fission power plants that utilize a unique approach to the fission reaction, ensuring safety and enabling the use of nuclear waste as fuel. Their main product, the Aurora reactor, generates up to 15 megawatts of power and can run for over 10 years without refueling, making it both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Oklo distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on recycling nuclear waste and providing energy solutions for a variety of clients, including industrial facilities and remote communities. The company's goal is to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy while transforming the nuclear energy sector.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$116.7KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Risks

Increased competition from other nuclear technology companies may impact Oklo's market share.

Potential regulatory delays could hinder Oklo's expansion and revenue growth.

Public opposition to nuclear energy could challenge Oklo's projects and partnerships.

Differentiation

Oklo uses nuclear waste as fuel, enhancing sustainability and reducing waste.

The Aurora reactor operates for over 10 years without refueling, offering long-term reliability.

Oklo's reactors are versatile, serving industrial, remote, and potential space applications.

Upsides

Growing demand for clean energy in data centers boosts Oklo's market potential.

Acquisition of Atomic Alchemy expands Oklo's revenue into the radioisotope market.

Partnership with Siemens Energy enhances Oklo's technological capabilities and market reach.

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