Industrial Safety Specialist 3 (Erwin, TN, US)

BWX Technologies Inc. • Erwin, TN

34d • $77,000 - $116,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Industrial Safety Specialist 3 Position Overview: Leads one or more of the safety program functional areas, including but not limited to, chemical safety, industrial hygiene, industrial safety, ergonomics or fire protection. Leads team evaluations of processes and activities for new or modified plant facilities, processes, systems, and components. Mentors salaried and hourly employees in aspects of industrial safety implementation and performance. Lead the development, execution, and assessment of programs to protect the health and safety of NFS employees. Serves as cognizant specialist in assigned program areas. Leads and/or participates in hazard analysis activities and champions special Industrial Safety projects and initiatives. Ensures functional program data is collected, documented, analyzed, interpreted, reported, and maintained. Location: Onsite in Erwin, Tennessee.

Requirements

• B. S. -- Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, Science or other degree as deemed appropriate by the Industrial Safety Manager OR equivalent experience acceptable with at least two years' relevant experience for each year college (i.e. eight years' experience in lieu of a degree) or is a Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist.
• With a B. S. degree six (6) to eight (8) years' experience in industrial safety disciplines sufficient to demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations and requirements. With a M. S. degree three (3) to five (5) years' experience in industrial safety disciplines sufficient to demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge to plant situations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide safety staff in development, execution, and assessment of programs to protect the health and safety of NFS employees.
• Assist Industrial Safety Specialist 4 with assigned routine and special management activities.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to safety staff and plant salaried and hourly employees in aspects of industrial safety implementation and performance.
• Determines impact, applicability and graded response to safety requirements and initiatives.
• Reviews proposed requirements to determine impact and proposes resolution or path forward to the Industrial Safety Manager.
• Provides occasional interface with federal, state, and local regulatory bodies with their areas of responsibility.
• Leads or supports the activities of hazard analysis teams and independently executes program elements as assigned.
• Determines potential hazards and required protective actions resulting from investigative activities, including participation in safety evaluations of processes and activities for new or modified plant facilities, processes, systems, and components.
• Participates on readiness review teams. Reviews and concurs on major and complex work requests. Supports emergency response activities as directed.
• Develops safety program functional element requirements.
• Recommends improvements or enhancements to existing programs to the Industrial Safety Manager, and as directed, implements improvements or enhancements.
• Prepares program documents and instructions, including development of new procedures or other command media as required.
• Executes safety program elements and responsibilities, as assigned, to protect the health and safety of NFS employees.
• Prepares permits, performs pre-job walk downs and hazard analyses, provides equipment, and performs testing, monitoring, and oversight.
• Collects and compiles data into a usable form, performs routine analysis and interpretation, and takes appropriate actions based upon data indications.
• Reports results to Industrial Safety management.
• Implements required safety training and qualification programs for NFS employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees