Nuclear Safety Engineer - probabilistic safety analysis

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and new ideas to shape the power of tomorrow.

About the role:

Welcome to Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Factory and the Nuclear Safety Unit!

We are 20 employees in radiation protection, dosimetry, nuclear safety and radioactive waste who work together to maintain and develop radiation safety in our factory in Västerås.

• Our nuclear fuel production spans everything from wet chemical processes, via mechanical processing of ceramic and metallic materials, to final assembly of products with high demands on quality.

• Handling of large volumes of uranium makes our operations unique in the Nordic region.

You will help develop the safety analysis of our Swedish nuclear fuel plant and you will work in a complex and high-tech industry that contributes to a better climate.

Depending on interest and profile, the position provides good opportunities for development in several different areas, such as specific calculation models, incident investigation and emergency preparedness for nuclear accidents.

Responsibilities:

• As a Nuclear Safety Engineer - probabilistic safety analysis, your work will consist of developing and revising our safety analysis, with a focus on the development of probabilistic methods and the implementation of probabilistic safety analyses. The position may also include work with deterministic safety analyses, reviews and incident investigations within the field.

• Your work will be an important piece of the puzzle to ensure that we remain a safe workplace that can contribute to fossil-free power production.

• Our fuel plant is a nuclear facility under the supervision of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority.

The position is based in Västerås, Sweden and you are expected to do most of your work on site in the fuel factory.

You will be reporting directly to Manager - Nuclear Safety.

Qualifications:

• A Master of Science in Engineering or a master’s degree in for example chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, physics or equivalent work experience

• Fluency in both Swedish and English

• 1+ years of experience in writing technical reports

• Clear way of communicating and a natural focus on development

• You appreciate analytical work and are curious to learn more about our nuclear activities and radiation protection.

-- Experience of work in the field of nuclear safety, accident investigation or knowledge of probabilistic methods for safety analysis

-- Knowledge of, or experience of, probabilistic methods for safety analysis will be considered an advantage.

We believe that you succeed in a responsible environment where you are surrounded by knowledgeable employees.

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Apply Today!  

Welcome with your application consisting of CV. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to send in your application!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Anders Riber Marklund on anders.marklund@westinghouse.com or 021-34 73 41.

Union Agreement   

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives:  

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Cecilia Wahlström, +46 21 44 01 505, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com 

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com

We offer 

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment.

Our benefits:

• Health insurance

• Wellness allowance

• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence career growth.

As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture.

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.  

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 

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