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Safety Basis Analyst

COMPA Industries, Inc., Los Alamos, NM, United States


Safety Basis Analyst 3
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a

Safety Basis Analyst 3

position at

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

in Los Alamos, NM.
Salary:

$105/hr – $115/hr
Location:

Hybrid – Los Alamos, NM (TA-55 support)
Citizenship:

U.S. Citizenship Required
Work Schedule:

Flexible schedule; must be open to weekends (Sat/Sun)
Clearance:

Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance (Active preferred)
Assignment Duration:

1 Year (Strong potential for extension)
Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Applicants

must meet ALL requirements below or will not be considered:
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a

DOE Q Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science + 12+ years of experience
Direct Safety Basis / USQ experience in nuclear or DOE environments
Impact
Safety Basis Analysts at this level play a

critical role in ensuring safe operations

within high-hazard nuclear facilities at LANL. You will directly support

Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) efforts at TA-55 , helping maintain compliance, mitigate risk, and enable mission-critical work in a fast-paced nuclear environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and perform

hazard and risk analyses

for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities
Develop and maintain

safety basis documentation

(DSA, TSRs, safety assessments)
Perform

USQ determinations

and support ongoing facility compliance efforts
Conduct

hazard identification, accident analysis, and control selection
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams to ensure regulatory compliance
Support increased operational tempo and evolving mission requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
Minimum

12+ years of relevant safety basis or nuclear analysis experience
Strong experience with:
USQ process and safety basis documentation
Nuclear facility hazard analysis
DOE/NNSA regulatory environment
Ability to pass

Safety Basis Qualification Review Board
Preferred Qualifications
Active

DOE Q Clearance
Prior experience at

LANL or TA-55
Background supporting

Hazard Category nuclear facilities
Ability to quickly qualify and operate independently in a high-demand environment
Work Environment & Additional Details
Hybrid role with required onsite presence in Los Alamos
Must be flexible to support

weekend work as needed
Per diem / relocation support available
High-priority role supporting increased workload at TA-55
Why This Role
This is a

high-visibility, mission-critical position

supporting one of the most important nuclear operations in the country. You’ll be working alongside top-tier professionals solving complex safety challenges in a

national security environment .
EOE Statement
Compa Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.