Environmental Health & 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.

 

 

 

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.

 

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

 

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

 

Position Overview:

As our Environmental Safety & Health Professional you will be performing technical evaluations associated with new facility equipment and modifications, conducting routing compliance audits, inspections, and assessments of existing plant conditions. These technical evaluations will include risk assessments and Process Hazard Analysis methodologies such as Event Tree Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, or What-If assessments.

 

Location:

The position will be in the Lynchburg, VA Advanced Technologies Office.

 

Your Day to Day as an Environmental Safety & Health Professional:

• Assist with the development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of EHS programs.
• Issue stop work orders for unsafe conditions and actions without fear of reprisal.
• Evaluate facility modifications to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Conduct studies and surveys to assess overall plant safety and facility needs, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and adherence to established safety work practices.
• Perform written reports, technical documents, and compliance reviews, and recommend or initiate corrective actions and improvements to mitigate and resolve regulatory deficiencies.
• Collaborate across facility departments to ensure equipment and processes are maintained and hazardous conditions are corrected.
• Facilitate compliance programs to ensure all Federal and State Safety and Health Regulations are maintained.
• Participate in facility drills and emergency events.
• Prepare and issue written and verbal reports to management summarizing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Perform Industrial Hygiene (IH) Sampling and other IH actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Science or Engineering is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related work experience in an industrial setting is required.