Sr. Operations Engineer

Holtec International and its subsidiary companies are designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy using nuclear fission, called the SMR-300 small modular reactor. The position is offered by SMR LLC as a member of the Holtec International family, a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry.

Are you interested in working with an innovative project on a first-of-a-kind reactor design? SMR-300 is a small modular reactor based on PWR technology. The SMR-300 project provides an exciting opportunity to work alongside innovative engineers focused on developing the next generation light water reactor to be deployed around the world.

The Senior Operations Engineer is responsible for creating the operational posture of the plant, from day-to-day evolutions and programs to accident response and control. They will assist system design engineers, I&C engineers, mechanical and simulator engineers in the development of SMR-300 systems. The Senior Operations Engineer brings valuable operability insight to the project to ensure appropriate functionality is achieved for systems. The Senior Operations Engineer will also assist human factors engineering (HFE) and human-machine interface (HMIs) teams with the development of the plant and engineering simulators.

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

• Review system documentation including P&ID and design descriptions
• Provide operability review for systems during normal and off-normal conditions
• Define system and component maintenance requirements and approaches
• Assist system engineers in developing equipment specifications for safety valves, pressure-reducing valves, etc.
• Review engineering simulator results and assist engineers in troubleshooting simulator challenges
• Assist and review HMIs and provide operator insight
• Assist in developing operational programs, including shutdown and refueling outage operations
• Assist engineers in developing a radwaste management plan and develop equipment design requirements to handle solid radwaste operations
• Assist mechanical engineers with defueling and refueling sequences and review mechanical drawings to ensure operability during the refueling process
• Support development of Safety Analysis Report contents and regulatory interactions

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Commercial Nuclear Power Plant experience, specifically pressurized water reactors (PWRs) as reactor operator or senior reactor operator
• Excellent understanding of the PWR systems and their operating conditions for all modes of operation
• Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and capable of producing error-free documents.
• Strong problem-solving and computer skills.
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or in lieu of Degree, 13+ years of Commercial PWR Plant experience

Salary range: $130,000.00-$180,000.00

Holtec International offers a competitive benefits package to eligible associates, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
• Training and educational assistance

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting the website: holtecinternational.com.