Nuclear Safety Representative

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Aiken, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Safety Representative is responsible for ensuring safe work practices and regulatory compliance within a nuclear power plant environment. This role supports the implementation of site safety programs, enforces NRC and OSHA regulations, and promotes a strong safety culture to protect employees, contractors, and the public from occupational hazards.

Requirements

At least 12 months of health and safety experience in a nuclear, utility, or highly regulated industrial environment required.
Strong understanding of NRC regulations, OSHA standards (especially of 29 CFR 1926/1910 and 10 CFR 851).
OSHA 30 certification is required at minimum.
Familiarity with plant systems, confined space entry, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), hot work, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in high-stress and time-sensitive environments.
Must pass background checks, physical, drug test, pre-placement exam, psychological screening, and security clearance for access to the nuclear facility.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field preferred.
additional certifications such as OSHA 300, OSHA 500, OSHT, IHIT, CHST are preferred.

Responsibilities

Enforce compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations of 29 CFR 1926/1910 and 10 CFR 851.
Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Daily inspections of scaffolding.
Review and write work plans for safety compliance and recommend control measures for hazardous tasks.
Investigate safety incidents and near-misses; lead root cause analysis and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
Participate in safety drills.
Maintain and update safety documentation, permits, and safety performance metrics.
Promote human performance improvement (HPI) principles and maintain INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations) safety standards.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate safety into daily plant activities.