X-Energy

Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer
Notice info
LocationOak Ridge, TN
Job Typefull time
Salary$80,100-$173,875
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .


Job Description

TRISO-X is seeking professionals to join our Emergency Health and Safety team in the role of Fire Protection Engineer. This role is responsible for providing technical capabilities in Fire Protection to ensure TRISO-X Fuel Fabrication Facility materials are processed, stored, and handled safely to minimize the potential for fires/explosions, and personnel and the public/environment are protected in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements in 10 CFR 70. This role will focus heavily on facility/process design and development and implementation of safety and compliance programs and procedures for a new nuclear fuel fabrication facility, and then the role will transition from design/licensing support through construction and start-up/commissioning to supporting day-to-day facility operations.


Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

- Define the fire and life safety basis for manufacturing and support operations by evaluating and analyzing buildings, equipment, processes, and procedures; implement and facilitate Fire Protection programs and procedures; and monitor the effectiveness of Fire Protection items relied on for safety (IROFS), limits, controls, systems, and equipment.

- Develop/review/revise Fire Hazard Analysis documents to identify and evaluate potential fire hazards and exposure scenarios for normal operations and process upsets of TRISO-X fuel fabrication processes and TRISO-X Facility operations, including processes involved in storage of flammable/combustible chemicals/gases, producing TRISO fuel forms, quality control activities, recycling/recovery of process materials, managing effluents and waste materials, and conducting maintenance activities.

- Develop/review/revise compliance plans that demonstrate Life Safety code requirements are being met.

- Develop/review/revise calculations by executing computer codes and models to support Fire Protection evaluations.

- Develop/review/revise/implement safety and compliance programs and procedures.

- Participate in Process Hazards Analysis activities with multidiscipline teams to identify potential criticality, radiological, chemical, and fire/explosion hazards to support the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) process.

- Consult with and advise operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on the Fire Protection impacts of new or proposed changes to processes, procedures, and facility designs/modifications.

- Participate in design reviews.

- Conduct surveillances, inspections, walk-downs, investigations, and audits/assessments of manufacturing and support operations, and unusual incidents to ensure compliance with approved procedures and safety bases.

- Develop/revise/deliver Fire Protection training to operations, maintenance, and other personnel.

- Develop/revise Fire Protection postings and operator aids to implement administrative controls to ensure they are unambiguous, easily understood, and readily achievable.

- Provide support to the emergency response team.

- Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.

- Perform other duties as assigned by manager


Level III

- Execute the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, with minimal supervision.


Level IV

- Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.

- Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.


Level V


Level Tasks/Responsibilities

- Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and extensive latitude for independent judgment.

- Teach and mentor more junior team members.

- Stay abreast of industry and academic trends, breakthroughs, and best practices.


Level VI


Level Tasks/Responsibilities

- Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and complete latitude for independent judgement.

- Teach and mentor more junior team members.

- Stay abreast of industry and academic trends, breakthroughs, and best practices.


Additional Job Description


Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering, fire science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited college or university.

- Comprehensive understanding of fire science and fire dynamics: fire and smoke behavior, fire growth, combustion, material properties, and heat transfer.

- Experience using CFAST or other computer codes and models to define potential fire scenarios and consequences.

- Working knowledge of NFPA 801 or equivalent, and experience developing Fire Hazard Analysis documents.

- Working knowledge of relevant fire protection codes and standards, occupancy and hazard classifications per NFPA 101, NFPA 400 and International Building Code; fire test methods; and the interpretation of fire test data. Understanding and experience applying regulatory requirements, codes/standards, and guidance.

- Working knowledge of fire suppression, detection, and other active fire protection systems, including selection, design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.

- Working knowledge of electrical classification per NFPA 497.

- Working knowledge of evacuation movement, human response to fire cues, and egress analysis.

- Experience communicating technical information effectively both orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences, ranging from engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel to regulators and management.

- Experience developing written procedures to implement regulatory and code/standard requirements.


Level III

- Typically, five years of experience in the fire protection field with emphasis on process fire safety for nuclear manufacturing, or a similar highly regulated industry such as chemical manufacturing.


Level IV

- Typically, ten plus years of experience in the fire protection field with emphasis on process fire safety for nuclear manufacturing, or a similar highly regulated industry such as chemical manufacturing.


Level V

- Typically, fifteen plus years of experience in the fire protection field with emphasis on process fire safety for nuclear manufacturing, or a similar highly regulated industry such as chemical manufacturing.


Level VI

Typically, twenty plus years of experience in the fire protection field with emphasis on process fire safety for nuclear manufacturing, or a similar highly regulated industry such as chemical manufacturing.


Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Suite 300, Oak Ridge, TN

Work Site Expectations: 5 days in office


Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri


Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

Level III: $80,100 - $133,500, Level IV: $81,150 - $135,250, Level V: $92,775 - $154,625, Level VI: $104,325 -$173,875


Position Job Classification


Full time - Exempt


Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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