Junior Probabilistic Safety Assessment Analyst (PSA)

Buenos Aires, Argentine

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

AtkinsRéalis is looking for Junior Deterministic Safety Analyst(s) (DSA) to be part of our team in supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation and refurbishment of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.

Location – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Your role within the team:

• Perform deterministic safety assessments for plant systems, including HTS, Containment, and severe‑accident progression.

• Analyze postulated accidents using state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and computer codes.

• Develop safety‑analysis approaches, including analysis‑basis plans and reports for assigned tasks.

• Execute assignments independently, ensuring work aligns with project requirements and expected outcomes.

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering phases of major or large‑scope projects requiring initiative and independent judgment.

• Address complex engineering challenges, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, and difficult coordination needs.

• Assess feasibility and soundness of engineering methods, applying broad discipline knowledge and providing technically accurate, well‑reasoned recommendations.

About you:

• A relevant honours degree in Engineering or Science from a recognized university, with over 1 year of relevant experience. Advanced degree research and coursework will be considered toward meeting this requirement.

• Must be conversant with computer environments; proficiency in both Linux and WINDOWS environments is a strong asset.

• Broad knowledge of thermal-fluid sciences (fluid flow, heat transfers, multi-phase flow and thermodynamics).

• Familiarity and experience with some of the safety and licensing computer codes such as CATHENA, NUCIRC, ADDAM, GOTHIC and MAAP.

• Proficiency in computer programming, especially FORTRAN, is desirable.

• Good knowledge of the CANDU design, with particular emphasis on the heat transport system (HTS) and plant control, containment and moderator systems would be an asset.

• Good knowledge of underlying engineering principles and practices.

• Experience in licensing activities would also be an asset.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.

• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible, i.e., must be able to perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs.

• Ability to show initiative while working in a team environment.

• Ability to work to budget and schedule.

• Must be willing to travel occasionally to participate in meetings and workshops.

• Full commitment to working in a formal QA environment.

Please ensure your CV is written in English, as it will be reviewed by an international hiring team.

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