ES&H Safety Representative

About the role

Bechtel is leading the charge to deliver the future of energy innovation as we embark with our partner TerraPower to construct the Natrium™ Demonstration Plant. The Natrium Demonstration Project represents more than just a technological feat—it’s a testament to our collective commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) disciplines to facilitate implementation of Bechtel's ESH program and ESH Management System
• Aids compliance with Bechtel's ESH standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments
• Maintains ESH databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions
• Performs statistical analysis of ESH data to identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement and makes recommendations accordingly
• Identifies and coordinates implementation of unique software systems and electronic innovation used by ESH personnel
• Leads teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ESH issues
• Prepares communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention
• Coordinates incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident investigation reports
• Recommends and implements improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential
• Participates in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs
• Captures and maintains ESH-related documentation and records
• Supports the Natrium ESH Manager and NS&E ESH Functional Manager regarding significant project ESH issues and support needs

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in life sciences (e.g., biology, public health) or physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry), or safety/industrial engineering from an accredited college or university
• 5-8 years of related experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
• Advanced knowledge in the field of science, safety/industrial engineering, or related discipline
• Knowledge of safety programs/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies
• Knowledge of national and international safety laws/regulations and regulatory agencies & regulatory requirements and responsibilities, industry standards/current practices for ESH, and best management practices for minimizing potential ESH risks during project execution
• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes
• Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution
• Prior practical work experience in office settings (e.g., managing ESH programs, budgets, and staff) and field locations (e.g., construction execution and/or operating facilities)
• Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of ESH subcontractors or consultants
• Experience in ESH assessments/inspection during construction
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and physical risks and the mechanisms to mitigate them
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Physically capable to conduct field inspections and participate in project walkdowns which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in very small and/or confined spaces
• Prior experience in Nuclear construction, operations or modification work packages
• Knowledge of Bechtel standard computer applications
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s organization structure, functions, and administrative procedures

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable to conduct field inspections and participate in project walkdowns which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in very small and/or confined spaces
• Must possess legal right to work in US without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass nuclear security screening requirements and be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear power facility

Skills

• Advanced knowledge in the field of science, safety/industrial engineering, or related discipline
• Knowledge of safety programs/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies
• Knowledge of national and international safety laws/regulations and regulatory agencies & regulatory requirements and responsibilities, industry standards/current practices for ESH, and best management practices for minimizing potential ESH risks during project execution
• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes
• Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and physical risks and the mechanisms to mitigate them
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Physically capable to conduct field inspections and participate in project walkdowns which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in very small and/or confined spaces
• Knowledge of Bechtel standard computer applications
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s organization structure, functions, and administrative procedures

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-Time