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Safety Manager
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Terrestrial Energy .
Terrestrial Energy is developing a near‑term commercial, zero‑emissions cogeneration plant based on its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology. The Safety Manager will lead and grow our safety analysis organization, ensuring regulatory compliance and a robust safety case for the IMSR technology during design and deployment.
Location Charlotte, NC or Bryan, TX.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Safety Analysis Engineers, Safety Analysts, and Specialists.
Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload across multiple projects.
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of team members.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety consciousness, and continuous improvement.
Recruit and build a high‑performing safety analysis team.
Establish and maintain safety analysis standards, procedures, and best practices.
Manage departmental budget and resource planning.
Safety Analysis Program Management
Oversee deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses for the IMSR design.
Direct the development and analysis of Design Basis Accidents (DBAs) and Beyond Design Basis Accidents (BDBAs).
Ensure comprehensive transient and accident analyses using thermal‑hydraulic and neutronics codes.
Oversee evaluation of plant response to postulated initiating events.
Manage assessment of safety systems and engineered safety features performance.
Direct dose consequence and radiological release scenario analyses.
Oversee sensitivity and uncertainty analyses programs.
Ensure integration of safety analyses across multiple engineering project teams.
Regulatory and Licensing Leadership
Prepare safety analysis chapters for licensing documentation including Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) for NRC/CNSC licensing.
Oversee development of DOE‑required safety analyses including Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA) and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) in accordance with DOE‑STD‑3009.
Direct development of key safety decisions including target performance of structures, systems, and components (SSCs), safety system responses to normal and off‑normal operations, and facility security considerations.
Establish classification rules and terminology for safety SSCs, including application of the hierarchy of controls and Defense in Depth principles to ensure safety.
Oversee analysis of most limiting potential dose consequences (e.g., unmitigated or Maximum Hypothetical Accident scenarios) to support Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) Design Category (NDC) categorization.
Ensure validity assessment of selected safety document format and content, applicability of SSC classifications, and other graded approaches.
Lead regulatory review processes and coordinate responses to technical questions from regulatory bodies (CNSC, NRC, DOE).
Ensure all analyses comply with applicable regulatory requirements and guidance.
Represent the company in regulatory meetings and technical discussions.
Oversee development of technical specifications and operational limits.
Manage external consultants and contractors supporting safety analysis activities.
Strategic Planning and Communication
Develop long‑term safety analysis strategy aligned with company licensing and deployment goals.
Collaborate closely with licensing team to support regulatory submissions and licensing strategy.
Identify and implement improvements to safety analysis methods and tools.
Present safety analysis results and strategies to senior leadership and board of directors.
Interface with Engineering Director and executive team on safety‑related decisions.
Coordinate with other engineering managers to ensure integrated safety approach.
Support business development activities with safety analysis expertise.
Represent the company at industry conferences and technical forums.
Modeling and Simulation
Develop and validate computer models for safety analysis using industry‑standard codes.
Build thermal‑hydraulic models of reactor systems and components.
Perform single and coupled physics simulations.
Validate models against experimental data and benchmarks.
Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results.
Documentation and Reporting
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results.
Create clear visualizations and presentations of analysis results.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of safety analysis activities.
Contribute to technical publications and conference papers.
Develop and maintain analysis procedures and quality assurance documentation.
Collaboration
Work closely with Physics, Thermal‑Hydraulics, Systems Engineering, and Design Teams.
Interface with external partners including national laboratories and consultants.
Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
Support integrated safety assessments across multiple disciplines.
Contribute to continuous improvement of safety analysis methods.
Quality Assurance and Documentation
Ensure comprehensive documentation of safety analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results.
Maintain quality assurance program for safety analysis activities.
Oversee configuration management of safety analysis models and tools.
Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements (CSA N286.7, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA‑1, DOE O 414.1D).
Manage internal and external technical reviews of safety analysis work.
Requirements
Education
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field;
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in nuclear safety analysis.
Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience, preferably managing technical teams.
Demonstrated experience leading safety analysis programs for nuclear facilities.
Experience with regulatory licensing processes (NRC, CNSC, or DOE).
Proven track record of successful regulatory interactions and licensing document preparation.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Technical Skills
Proficiency with thermal‑hydraulic analysis codes (Flownex, REPLAP5, or similar).
Knowledge of neutronics codes (MCNP, SCALE, Serpent, or similar).
Understanding of severe accident phenomena and analysis methods.
Familiarity with probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) concepts.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with technical computing tools (MATLAB, Python, or similar).
Experience with data analysis and visualization.
Professional Skills
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Project management and time management capabilities.
Critical thinking and ability to defend technical positions.
Assets
Experience with advanced reactor designs or Generation IV systems.
Familiarity with molten salt reactor technology and safety characteristics.
Experience with US NRC, US DOE, or Canadian CNSC licensing processes.
Knowledge of relevant regulatory guides and industry standards (NUREG, CSA, IAEA, DOE STD‑1189, DOE‑STD‑3009, 10 CFR 830).
Experience with severe accident analysis codes.
Background in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) or probabilistic safety assessment (PSA).
Experience with uncertainty quantification methods.
Knowledge of source term analysis and radiological consequence modeling.
Knowledge of international nuclear safety standards (IAEA, WENRA).
Experience with digital instrumentation and control safety analysis.
Previous experience in consulting or vendor roles supporting multiple nuclear projects.
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals or conference proceedings.
Active participation in industry standards development (ANS, ASME, CSA).
Benefits
Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) + Health Spending Account.
A vacation policy designed to support your work‑life balance.
EAP Programs available to you and your family.
Wellness Subsidy.
Annual Performance Review.
Paid United Way Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!
Terrestrial Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. For technical support in an accessible format, contact Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com.
All qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Candidates must also be able to access and use information subject to U.S. export control laws, which require citizenship from a generally authorized country. Further details are available at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 and https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
Please submit a resume and cover letter.
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Safety Manager
role at
Terrestrial Energy .
Terrestrial Energy is developing a near‑term commercial, zero‑emissions cogeneration plant based on its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology. The Safety Manager will lead and grow our safety analysis organization, ensuring regulatory compliance and a robust safety case for the IMSR technology during design and deployment.
Location Charlotte, NC or Bryan, TX.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Safety Analysis Engineers, Safety Analysts, and Specialists.
Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload across multiple projects.
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of team members.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety consciousness, and continuous improvement.
Recruit and build a high‑performing safety analysis team.
Establish and maintain safety analysis standards, procedures, and best practices.
Manage departmental budget and resource planning.
Safety Analysis Program Management
Oversee deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses for the IMSR design.
Direct the development and analysis of Design Basis Accidents (DBAs) and Beyond Design Basis Accidents (BDBAs).
Ensure comprehensive transient and accident analyses using thermal‑hydraulic and neutronics codes.
Oversee evaluation of plant response to postulated initiating events.
Manage assessment of safety systems and engineered safety features performance.
Direct dose consequence and radiological release scenario analyses.
Oversee sensitivity and uncertainty analyses programs.
Ensure integration of safety analyses across multiple engineering project teams.
Regulatory and Licensing Leadership
Prepare safety analysis chapters for licensing documentation including Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) for NRC/CNSC licensing.
Oversee development of DOE‑required safety analyses including Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA) and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) in accordance with DOE‑STD‑3009.
Direct development of key safety decisions including target performance of structures, systems, and components (SSCs), safety system responses to normal and off‑normal operations, and facility security considerations.
Establish classification rules and terminology for safety SSCs, including application of the hierarchy of controls and Defense in Depth principles to ensure safety.
Oversee analysis of most limiting potential dose consequences (e.g., unmitigated or Maximum Hypothetical Accident scenarios) to support Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) Design Category (NDC) categorization.
Ensure validity assessment of selected safety document format and content, applicability of SSC classifications, and other graded approaches.
Lead regulatory review processes and coordinate responses to technical questions from regulatory bodies (CNSC, NRC, DOE).
Ensure all analyses comply with applicable regulatory requirements and guidance.
Represent the company in regulatory meetings and technical discussions.
Oversee development of technical specifications and operational limits.
Manage external consultants and contractors supporting safety analysis activities.
Strategic Planning and Communication
Develop long‑term safety analysis strategy aligned with company licensing and deployment goals.
Collaborate closely with licensing team to support regulatory submissions and licensing strategy.
Identify and implement improvements to safety analysis methods and tools.
Present safety analysis results and strategies to senior leadership and board of directors.
Interface with Engineering Director and executive team on safety‑related decisions.
Coordinate with other engineering managers to ensure integrated safety approach.
Support business development activities with safety analysis expertise.
Represent the company at industry conferences and technical forums.
Modeling and Simulation
Develop and validate computer models for safety analysis using industry‑standard codes.
Build thermal‑hydraulic models of reactor systems and components.
Perform single and coupled physics simulations.
Validate models against experimental data and benchmarks.
Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results.
Documentation and Reporting
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results.
Create clear visualizations and presentations of analysis results.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of safety analysis activities.
Contribute to technical publications and conference papers.
Develop and maintain analysis procedures and quality assurance documentation.
Collaboration
Work closely with Physics, Thermal‑Hydraulics, Systems Engineering, and Design Teams.
Interface with external partners including national laboratories and consultants.
Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
Support integrated safety assessments across multiple disciplines.
Contribute to continuous improvement of safety analysis methods.
Quality Assurance and Documentation
Ensure comprehensive documentation of safety analysis methodologies, assumptions, and results.
Maintain quality assurance program for safety analysis activities.
Oversee configuration management of safety analysis models and tools.
Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements (CSA N286.7, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA‑1, DOE O 414.1D).
Manage internal and external technical reviews of safety analysis work.
Requirements
Education
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field;
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in nuclear safety analysis.
Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience, preferably managing technical teams.
Demonstrated experience leading safety analysis programs for nuclear facilities.
Experience with regulatory licensing processes (NRC, CNSC, or DOE).
Proven track record of successful regulatory interactions and licensing document preparation.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Technical Skills
Proficiency with thermal‑hydraulic analysis codes (Flownex, REPLAP5, or similar).
Knowledge of neutronics codes (MCNP, SCALE, Serpent, or similar).
Understanding of severe accident phenomena and analysis methods.
Familiarity with probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) concepts.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with technical computing tools (MATLAB, Python, or similar).
Experience with data analysis and visualization.
Professional Skills
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Project management and time management capabilities.
Critical thinking and ability to defend technical positions.
Assets
Experience with advanced reactor designs or Generation IV systems.
Familiarity with molten salt reactor technology and safety characteristics.
Experience with US NRC, US DOE, or Canadian CNSC licensing processes.
Knowledge of relevant regulatory guides and industry standards (NUREG, CSA, IAEA, DOE STD‑1189, DOE‑STD‑3009, 10 CFR 830).
Experience with severe accident analysis codes.
Background in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) or probabilistic safety assessment (PSA).
Experience with uncertainty quantification methods.
Knowledge of source term analysis and radiological consequence modeling.
Knowledge of international nuclear safety standards (IAEA, WENRA).
Experience with digital instrumentation and control safety analysis.
Previous experience in consulting or vendor roles supporting multiple nuclear projects.
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals or conference proceedings.
Active participation in industry standards development (ANS, ASME, CSA).
Benefits
Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) + Health Spending Account.
A vacation policy designed to support your work‑life balance.
EAP Programs available to you and your family.
Wellness Subsidy.
Annual Performance Review.
Paid United Way Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!
Terrestrial Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. For technical support in an accessible format, contact Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com.
All qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Candidates must also be able to access and use information subject to U.S. export control laws, which require citizenship from a generally authorized country. Further details are available at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810 and https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
Please submit a resume and cover letter.
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