Job description

To perform reviews and assessments of documents submitted by authorisation holders, as assigned, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, in the area of Mechanical Engineering and related Nuclear Safety technical areas.

Minimum requirements

• NQF level 7 in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years regulatory or industry experience

Knowledge and experience related to:

• Understanding of the relevant legislation governing the nuclear regulation industry in South Africa
• In depth knowledge of the relevant engineering codes and standards (ASME, SANS, R-CCM etc.), that govern the design, manufacturing, procurement and related activities within the nuclear industry
• Experience in mechanical design analysis including the use of finite element computer programs
• Working knowledge of the current licensing bases (SAR, KLBM, OTS, etc.) at a nuclear power plant
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles including, procurement quality assurance, plant classifications, component specification development and plant configuration control and
• Working knowledge of various engineering change processes (modifications, temporary alterations and equivalencies)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform reviews and assessments, based on an in-depth understanding of established legal, regulatory and organisational documents, processes and guides, of technical submissions required for new applications
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in performing reviews and assessments
• Review of submissions such as plant modifications, changes to plant classifications and nuclear procurement specifications, changes to licensing and design bases documents and change to related processes
• Perform mechanical design analysis using computer programs as benchmarking calculations
• Participate in the supplier evaluations, assessment, surveillances and audits performed by the authorization holder
• Provide engineering support to the Compliance, Assurance and Enforcement (CAE) function, with respect to issues related to plant changes, classifications, specifications, equivalencies, commercial dedications, manufacturing and procurement quality assurance
• Represent organisation in meeting with external stakeholders
• Handle both simple and complex systems assessments
• Provide input into the development of regulatory standards, practices and guides
• Participate in national and international forums
• Represent organisation in meetings with external stakeholders
• Participate in other NNR work outside departmental as required e.g. emergency exercise etc.
• Mentoring of junior members
• Participate in performance of audits and inspections.

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Proven leadership skills
• Handle both simple and complex systems as assessments
• Capability to participate in complex negotiations
• Ability to work in a demanding regulatory environment
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions that are fit for purpose
• May specialize in one or more areas of technology or technical discipline

Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with the NNR's Employment Equity Plan