Emergency Preparedness Manager

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.

 

 

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 Emergency Preparedness Manager at BWXT Ordnance Tennessee will manage, develop, and implement the Emergency Preparedness Program and ensure the readiness of the staff and facilities in the event of a radiological, hazardous, security, and/or natural disaster emergency to protect employees, community and environment.  The Emergency Preparedness Manager will plan, coordinate and direct emergency management affairs with the onsite Emergency Response Teams, offsite response agencies, hospitals and regulatory agencies. 

 

Location:

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as Emergency Preparedness Manager:

As our Emergency Preparedness Manager at NOGJ, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Safety and will be responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) by preparing plans related to potential radiological or hazardous events, natural disasters, emergencies or civil unrest events at the BWXT Jonesborough Facility.  The role will integrate within the existing NOGJ safety program to work closely with facility staff, management, and external agencies to promote a culture of safety and prepare a robust emergency response plan to ensure the safety of our employees, the local community and maintain environmental stewardship.

• Establish and maintain Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Teams including Emergency Response Staffing assignments, On Scene Coordinators, and related support teams

 

• Provide oversight to first line response groups such as medical, on-site fire response, security and radiation technicians during emergency response drills and activities

 

• Establish training and qualification standards for the ERO teams

 

• Develop lesson plans, coordinate and deliver training

 

 

• Maintain training and qualification for team groups

 

• Manage, develop and maintain Emergency Plans and implementing procedures

 

• Evaluate and ensure effectiveness of plans and procedures are maintained within the current organization, during installation of new facilities, security upgrades, new programs, facility changes and lessons learned

 

• Strategically plan, develop and execute emergency exercises, drills and tabletop scenarios

 

• Develop and submit emergency exercise packages to regulatory agencies

 

• Provide planning, scheduling and coordination with local and state offsite agencies and hospitals for execution of exercises

 

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