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 reactor operator will assist system design engineers, I&C engineers, mechanical and simulator engineers in the development of SMR-300 systems. The reactor operator brings valuable operability insight to the project to ensure appropriate functionality is achieved for systems. The reactor operator 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 specifically during 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 refueling sequences and ensure systems can accommodate shutdown and refueling 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 Requirements:
- 7+ 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
Optional Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or in lieu of Degree, 12+ years of Commercial PWR Plant experience
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What We Do
Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and services for the Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Fossil Power Generation sectors of the energy and petrochemical industry. As a fully integrated supplier, Holtec possesses in-house capabilities to design, engineer, analyze, construct, license, and deploy the technologies offered by the company; this includes technologies to manage used nuclear fuel and waste discharged from nuclear reactors and wet and dry (air cooled) heat transfer equipment for commercial power plants. Holtec is also developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), which will provide for modular, distributed, carbon-free, base-load energy.
Holtec International’s industrial activities are principally focused on six continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, China, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, the United States and Brazil are among the countries where Holtec International has provided significant goods and services. The domestic market in the United States, however, has been the catalyst for Holtec’s technical innovations in its fields of endeavor, which the company has successfully parlayed into business successes in overseas markets. Over 70% of Holtec’s output is consumed by the domestic power industry; the balance is destined for foreign markets. Holtec’s corporate moorings are firmly and deeply anchored in the power industry: Over 150 power generation stations in the U.S., including over 80 commercial nuclear power plants, have been Holtec customers over the past two decades.
Holtec International has a long and excellent reputation for honesty and integrity in business dealings. This reputation is a priceless asset which must be safeguarded continually by all Holtec employees. To succeed, Holttec must have the trust and confidence of its customers, subcontractors, suppliers, fellow associates and the public. Maintaining an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of business ethics and conduct is crucial to Holtec’s future.
