Process Safety Analysis Engineer at General Matter in Los Angeles, CA

Summary: General Matter is focused on restoring the United States' capability to produce nuclear fuel, essential for powering critical industries. The Process Safety Analysis Engineer will support the development and implementation of the Integrated Safety Analysis, ensuring compliance with safety strategies and maintaining necessary documentation. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain Safety Basis Documents to ensure compliance with regulatory and design requirements - Analyze and adapt safety principles from reference plants, incorporating them into the project’s IROFS designs - Evaluate interfaces of systems to ensure proper integration with other safety equipment - Understand, document, and manage system interfaces to ensure accuracy and clarity - Evaluate design changes against the license application to identify impacts on the ISA following 10CFR70 requirements - Collaborate with the Licensing team to maintain and update the ISA Summary and other safety documentation - Provide technical input for the Integrated Schedule and coordinate safety-related project activities - Support safety reviews, including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Criticality Safety Analysis (CSA), Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), and External Hazard Analysis (EHA) - Assist in the development and implementation of the Nuclear Safety Programs, as well as other safety-related plans and procedures Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MS, MBA, or PhD) may substitute for up to 2-3 years of experience, depending on the degree level - 0-3 years of experience in experience in nuclear safety, process safety, or similar high-hazard environments - Familiarity with safety analysis methodologies, for example: Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Criticality Safety Analysis (CSA), Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), External Hazard Analysis (EHA) - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying technical safety data to diverse audiences - Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and licensing teams - Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary Preferred Qualifications: - Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc) - Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints - Relevant internship or co-op experience in industries such as nuclear, chemical, petroleum, or aerospace - Experience with IROFS, ISA, ISA Summaries, Safety Analysis Reports (SAR), HAZOP, and Risk Determination - Familiarity with the NRC 10CFR70 license application process - Familiarity with NRC safety standards and relevant regulatory frameworks - Knowledge or experience with vacuum systems, cryogenics, compressible flow, or nuclear chemical processes - In lieu of nuclear related experience, a strong preference will be given to candidates with petrochemical ISA engineering experience Required Skills: Process Safety Analysis, Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA), Items Relied On For Safety (IROFS), Criticality Safety Analysis (CSA), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), External Hazard Analysis (EHA), Safety Basis Documentation, Nuclear Safety Programs, Regulatory Compliance, NRC 10CFR70 License Application, Safety Analysis Reports (SAR), HAZOP, Risk Determination, Analytical skills Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, Access to medical, vision & dental coverage, Access to a 401(k) retirement plan