ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Facility Safety Engineer (Nuclear) to join our team supporting the Uranium Processing Facility! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Responsibilities * Conduct hazard evaluation studies and accident analyses. * Identify safety controls that ensure adequate protection of workers and the public. * Perform Unreviewed Safety Question Determinations to determine if federal approval is needed before making changes to operating procedures or facility equipment. * Evaluate operational events and new technical information to identify potential nuclear safety issues. * Maintain safety basis documentation for nuclear operations via development of document change notices and annual updates. * Support projects to design, install, and start up new capabilities and technologies. * Develop major modification determinations to identify requirements when making substantial changes to nuclear operations or nuclear facilities. * Brief federal counterparts on the safety posture of nuclear operations to include both the scope of hazards analyzed and the safety controls identified. Requirements * Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics and 5+ years of relevant experience. * Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work. * Clearance – To be considered, you MUST be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance. * Candidate MUST have demonstrated an ability in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety basis documentation in accordance with 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, and applicable DOE directives and standards. * Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Desired Skills * Active DOE "Q" clearance is highly preferred. About the Site The Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) is a construction project at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee that is intended to modernize and replace aging facilities for uranium operations. Once complete, UPF will support the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile, naval reactors, and defense nuclear nonproliferation while ensuring the long-term safety, security, and viability of enriched uranium capabilities in the United States. (energy.gov). ABOUT GEM GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: * Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. * Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. * Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office. * Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.