Industrial Safety Professional

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and 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.

 

 

 

Job Title: Industrial Safety Engineer

 

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

 

Position Overview:

The Industrial Safety Engineer applies knowledge of safety regulations and sound occupational safety principles to support all aspects of the BWSR, LLC overhaul and construction operations. He/she identifies, interprets, and implements safety and health requirements as appropriate for assigned tasks. This shall be accomplished by participating in project development activities, reviewing drawings and plans, and conducting walk-downs of work locations. The Safety Engineer will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of functional requirements and provide feedback to management regarding the effectiveness of the requirements, and whether they meet applicable regulations and contractual obligations. In conducting these safety functions, the Safety Engineer is expected to apply advanced industrial safety concepts and techniques, develop and apply innovative solutions to complex problems, act independently to uncover and resolve problems, contribute directly to achieving significant company objectives, and serve as an advisor to management. The Safety Engineer will be involved in a broad range of safety and health topical areas associated with refurbishment and construction activities.

 

Location:

On-site at the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) in Idaho Falls, ID

 

Your Day to Day as an Industrial Safety Engineer:

 

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate safety hazards through the application and development of advanced industrial safety techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate how effectively line management implements safety requirements and programs.
• Conduct self-assessments and safety observations.
• Provide technical support to line management regarding implementation of safety requirements, principles, and concepts.
• Assist in developing project/task-level procedures to ensure that applicable safety requirements are identified and integrated into the associated work documents.
• Support the Safety and Health Manager as requested and provide safety leadership and consultation to coworkers.
• Analyze data related to accidents and near misses. Assist management and employee safety team members with accident investigations and in determining root causes.
• Assist with administration of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor work activities to ensure employees are following the task work document and the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Perform other safety-related tasks as assigned.<